HERKIMER – Leonard C. Fletcher, "Lenny", age 92 passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 in his home with his devoted wife at his side.
He was born on February 4, 1928, in Kalamazo, MI a son of the late Leonard and Madeline Culver Fletcher. He was raised and educated in Kalamazo . During WW II he served with the Merchant Marines, On August 26, 1947 he enlisted in the US Army, serving until April 20, 1949 to accept an appointment as a commissioned Officer serving until September 15, 1952. On November 7, 1952 he enlisted in the Air Force and served as Ssgt. until he was honorably discharged on November 6, 1956.
On March 1, 1952 he married Margaret Kanaley. She passed away in 2007. While living in California he worked for International Productions Technology as a drafter and then for General Electric and was also a life member of the V.F.W in California. Lenny came to this area in the 1960's and worked for Remington Arms. On May 1, 2009 he was married the former Coral Lynn Perry in Herkimer.
Leonard was a member of the Herkimer Reformed Church and a past member of the American Legion. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle and helpful man who enjoyed doing for others. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife Coral of 11 years, his children, Linda Fletcher and Mickey Schilling both of Brentwwod, CA, April Fletcher of WA, Timothy Fletcher and his wife Lori of Herkimer, four grandchildren , Bridget McMurry, Rachael and Brian Schilling, Gerald Fletcher, one great-granddaughter Penny Clark. Besides his parents and first wife he was predeceased by a son Kip Patrick Fletcher, and three brothers and a sister.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 2:00 pm at the Herkimer Reformed Churchstarting with military honors. Mrs. Fletcher will greet friends at the church prior to the service from 12 noon until 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Herkimer Reformed Church, 102 Church Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home Inc. Herkimer.
Calling Hours
Saturday, August 29, 2020
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Herkimer Reformed Church
102 Church Street
Herkimer, New York 13350