Leonard F. Krise

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Don, Sister Mary Coleman, Robert, Lewis, George, Verda, James and Joan.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Smith) Krise, whom he married Feb. 11, 1961, and their five children: Sharon (Jim) Cross of Charlotte, N.C., Karen (John) Halpin of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, William (Nickole) Krise of St. Augustine, Lynn (Jay) Moffitt of Burnsville, Minn., and Jennifer (Greg) Shehan of Patton. Leonard also leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Ray, Samantha, Shawn, Mike, Mary, Tim, Larry, Kerri, Dani, Stephanie and Mason; 17 great-grandchildren: Alexa, Andrew, Alden, Abigail, Adam, Maggie, Michael, Neil, Elousie, Brenden, Toby, Aulbreauna, Austen, Kailer, Tommy, Leland and Ella; and siblings: Mary Jane, Jerry, Jean, Pat and Tom.

Leonard was a graduate of St. Augustine Grade School and Patton High School. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and worked for General Motors for 33 years, retiring in 1989 as a Director for Terex Corp. He spent 11 years of his retirement working for Walmart. Leonard was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and enjoyed outdoor activities, traveling and visiting casinos with his wife.

In accordance with Leonard’s wishes, all services will be private, with interment at St. Augustine Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by John White VFW Post 779 and Walter McCoy American Legion Post 614.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Arbor Day Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Patton. Online condolences may be left at www.stevens

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