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Robert Emmett Leonard

March 20, 1961 — June 10, 2024

Robert Emmett Leonard Jr., age 63, a resident of Farmington Hills, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in Troy, Michigan. Robert was born March 20, 1961in St. Louis Missouri, the son of Robert and Carol (Tiefenbrum) Leonard. Robert began his education in Missouri, first at St Clare of Assisi, then attended De Smet Jesuit High School, before moving to Leonard, Michigan in 1977, where he graduated from Romeo High School in 1979. After high school, Robert went to Michigan Technological Institute in Houghton, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where he graduated 6 years later with a degree in Engineering.

Robert then joined the Peace Corps, where he served for 4 years. During his time in the Peace Corps, he went to Liberia, Africa, in the village of Zor Zor, lived in a hut, built wells, and helped plant and set up irrigation for crops. He also helped a family buy a bus, so they could have a source of income. Robert worked for General Dynamics for 20 years, helping to develop safer military vehicles.

Robert was very active, and enjoyed playing golf, hockey, baseball, softball, and football. He also played trivia at the bar with friends every week, and also played Dungeons & Dragons weekly with friends. He had a very giving nature, and was generous with his time, money and talents; he was a member of his Homeowner’s Association for 15 years, and gave money to 15-20 charities.

Visitation will take place on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo, Michigan. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 10:00 AM at St. Clement Catholic Church, Romeo Michigan.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

2:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home

11280 32 Mile Road, Romeo, MI 48065

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

St Clement Catholic Church

343 South Main Street, Romeo, MI 48065

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