John J. Leonard, age 66, of Omro, died January 13, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1945 in Illinois, the son of Luther and Mary (Crilly) Leonard. John married Sharon J. Kettenbeil on October 12, 1962. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2010.

Survivors include his children, Michelle Wrzinski of Wisconsin Rapids; son, Michael of Bancroft; grandchildren, Jenny and Jesse; great grandchildren, Jaylynn and Kamren John; brothers, other relatives and friends. By his request, there will be no formal funeral service.