Ralph G. Leonard Jr., 91, of Bellflower, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at St. Andrews at New Florence Nursing and Care Center.

Funeral Services will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, at Schlanker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bellflower Cemetery.

Visitation is Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Ralph was born April 19, 1932, in Montgomery County, Missouri, to Ralph Leonard Sr. and Virginia (Pritchett) Leonard. Ralph spent much of his time farming and providing for his family. He was a talented carpenter and had a passion for the outdoors, especially trout fishing. He was an Honorary Director for the Montgomery County Old Threshers.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years Gail Leonard, Four sons; Gene (Debbie) Leonard, Mike (Sherry) Leonard, Wayne (Susan) Leonard, and Kevin Leonard, Eleven grandchildren; Jon (Nina) Leonard, Jeff (Stephanie) Leonard, Lauren (Trent) Kessmann, Ashley (Zac) Milligan, Cody Leonard, Peyton Leonard, Holly (Anthony) Malone, Mackenzie Leonard, Frankie (Kristy) D'Imperio, Dominic (Maggie) D'Imperio, Luke (Emily) D'Imperio, Twenty great – grandchildren, his sister Phyllis (Tom) Oliver, nephews; Danny (Robin) Oliver, David (Sheila) Oliver, and Dennis (Jennifer) Oliver, and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Ralph will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial donations are suggested to Bellflower Cemetery in care of Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, MO 63361.