Leonard Schladweiler, 95 of Ryegate, passed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Leonard was the youngest son of Jacob (Jake) and Wilhelmine (Wilie) Peterson Schladweiler, born in Ryegate on December 22, 1926. Leonard was raised on the south bench and started school at the Swimming Woman school north of Ryegate where his mom was the teacher. They later moved to Ryegate where he graduated from Ryegate High School in 1944.

Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Merchant Marine where he served until 1947. After completion of his time in the Merchant Service he attended Carroll Col...