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Leonard Adams

June 19, 1921 — May 21, 2015

Leonard Adams

Leonard Henry Adams, husband of Arleen Adams, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Houston, Texas at the age of 93. Leonard was born in Turkey River, Iowa on June 19, 1921, son of Peter and Mary Adams. He grew up on his family farm and received an Associates Degree from Elkader Junior College. In 1942, he entered the Air Force to serve his country in World War II, and was stationed in Goose Bay, Labrador. He was one of thousands of young officers to be in Times Square, New York for the celebration of the end of World War II. Upon his return from the war, he married Arleen Wittman on December 27, 1945. They started their life together while he attended Loras College in Dubuque and received his B.S. degree in education. The couple then moved to Ames where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and earned his Private Pilots license as well. He then worked for Massey Harris for 5 years designing farm tractors. After moving to Rockford, Illinois he worked for Twin Disc as a mechanical engineer for 30 years. As a design engineer for Twin Disc he traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, England, Australia, and Canada, inspiring his family to explore the world as well. In 1968, he obtained his commercial pilots license and flew all over the U.S. as a hobby. He held many positions in the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Blackhawk Flying Club, and was honored with the SAE award of distinction for 30 years of volunteer service. His patient, loving nature will always be an inspiration to all, as well as his work ethic and strong commitment to his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Left behind to remember him and continue his legacy are: his loving wife, Arleen and daughter Nancy Adams Blume with son-in-law Jerry Blume, daughter LuAnn Adams Turley with son-in-law Wendal Turley. He is also survived and held in loving memory by his four grandchildren: Nicole Adams Blume, Clare Adams Blume, Elyse Adams Turley with fianc Joshua Weed, and Grace Adams Turley.Visitation: Friday 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. May 29, 2015 at the Mueller Memorial Chapel in Linwood Cemetery Dubuque, IowaFuneral Service: Friday 2:00 P.M. May 29, 2015 at the Mueller Memorial Chapel in Linwood Cemetery Dubuque, IowaInterment: Linwood Cemetery Dubuque, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available

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