Leonard James Shereck was born September 5, 1938 in Bagley to Frank and Minnie Shereck. He grew up in Bagley and attended Bagley schools. He graduated from Bagley High School in 1956.

Leonard entered the Army on September 19, 1961. He was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic training. From there he was sent to Fort Story, Virginia as a crane operator with the 155th Transportation Company. Fort Story was a Transportation Corps installation for use in training amphibious and terminal units in the conduct of Logistics-Over-The-Shore operations. On September 19, 1963 he received an honorable discharge.

Leonard died on February 28, 2012. He is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Bagley.

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