Anna K Leonard

Anna Kimpel Leonard passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 88.  She was born on Jan 17, 1934 in Urbana, Illinois, daughter of Herman and Anna Kimpel, and was the youngest of 8 children.

She was a 1951 graduate of Urbana High School where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Rosemary yearbook.  On Sept 28, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart George Leonard and they raised three boys in Speedway, Indiana where they lived in the same home for 62 years.  She was a homemaker before taking on the role of Executive Secretary of Midwest Dairy Products Association during the boy’s high school and college years. After retirement, she and George spent a lot of time playing golf, fishing, volunteering at St Vincent’s Indianapolis hospital, attending Franklin College football games and wintering at their vacation home in Bradenton, Florida. She lived for the last couple of years at Robin Run Village where she made many wonderful friendships.  She enjoyed talking with people and making friends. She was a cheerful, yet determined competitor as you will know if you ever played golf or cards with her!

She cared deeply for her family and took on roles as Cub Scout Den Mother and Sunday School teacher.  She was an amazing cook and loved entertaining family and friends in her home.  She and George were founding members of Messiah Lutheran Church in Indianapolis and more recently, members of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Avon. She is survived by her sons and their families. Mark (Kim) Houston, TX; Dave (Linda), Kokomo, IN, and Mike (Susan), Franklin, IN.  Grandchildren are Steven Leonard, Charlottesville VA; Kelli Leonard, Houston, TX; Dan (Ginny) Leonard, Noblesville, IN; Angie (Kyle) Hartman, Sacketts Harbor, NY; Janelle (John) Newberry, Kokomo, IN; Bart Leonard, Indianapolis IN and Emily (Ethan) Bailey, Columbus IN.  In addition, she has 4 great-grandchildren with another on the way.  She is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.

A public service will be held to celebrate the lives of both Anna and George on Friday, July 8, 2022 with visitation starting at 3pm and a service at 6pm at Flanner Buchanan-Speedway, IN.  In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the St Vincent’s Foundation (give.stvincent.org) or your favorite charity in memory of Anna Leonard.  Click here for Anna Leonard’s Tribute Video.