William August Leonard Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 14, 2023, at the age of 99, William August Leonard of Griffith, Indiana, born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Katherine; his brothers, Harold and Robert; his grandsons, Andrew and Ryan Bujna; and his son-in-law John Gettler.
He is survived by: his children, Lauren Sudeta (Vince) of West Point, NE, Rosemary of Griffith, Roberta Gettler of Crown Point, Kathleen Maloney (Dennis) of Orlando, FL, Lawrence (Paula) of Channahon, IL, Thomas (Mary) of New River, AZ, John (Kenneth) of Madison, WI, Anna Knaver (Daniel) of Crown Point, Mary Bohney (James) of Mooresville, IN, Susan Bujna of Carmel, IN, Jeanne Ritari (Daniel) of Big Lake, MN and Nancy Kesthely (Louis) of Olympia, WA. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic School in Griffith or a veteran's charity of your choice.
