Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Riley, Leonard Thomas 2015
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 21 Apr 2015

Leonard Thomas Riley, age 83, of Muir, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, at
Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.  He was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Ionia County the son of
John and Louise (Rockey) Riley.  Leonard was a 1949 graduate of St. John the Baptist
Catholic High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army
stationed in Germany during the Korean War from July 18, 1952, until his honorable
discharge on June 17, 1954.  He was married to Gloria J. Hoffman on Sept. 1, 1995,
in St. Johns. Leonard worked 31 years for Michigan Bell and AT&T before retiring in
1985.

Leonard was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hubbardston.  He was
a longtime member of the Communications Workers of America, Hubbardston American
Legion, Trout Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.  He was an avid outdoorsman and
especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Leonard was a committed environmentalist
planting hundreds of trees in his lifetime.  He felt obligated to take care of the
streams and forests he loved.  His loving spirit was evident when sharing a story or
a cold beverage at deer camp or at the kitchen table of dear friends.

Leonard loved reading and discussing good books.  Sitting in his rocking chair,
taking long drives in the country (with no particular destination) and spending time
with friends and family brought him joy.  He found pleasure in the simple things in
life and had a gift of seeing the good in everyone.  Leonard enjoyed top-shelf
whiskey and good conversation.

Leonard is survived by his children, Kevin (Pamela Allard) Riley of Grand Rapids,
Annette Riley of Lansing, Mark (Charlene) Riley of Portland, OR, Randy (Lori
Cunningham) Riley of East Lansing, eight grandchildren, Jennifer Churchill, Aaron
Churchill, Rhandi Nelson, Blake Riley, Maggie Riley, Owen Riley, Sam Riley, Madeline
Riley; three great-grandchildren, Lucas Nelson, Charlotte Churchill and Weston
Gilmore, brothers and sisters, Loraine Barker, Helen Tait, Rita Snyder, Janet (Pat)
Burns, Gene (Audrey) Riley and best friend, Mary Satterlee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gloria; brothers and sisters,
Betty Geller, John “Jack” Riley Jr., Joe Riley and Patricia Schafer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. at
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Tom Thompson officiating.  Interment
will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on
Monday, April 20, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church in Hubbardston with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary.  Memorial contributions may be made
to the Carson City Public Library or Anglers of the Au Sable.  Arrangements have
been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City.


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