Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Leonard G. Faughn, age 79, of St. Cloud (previously of South Saint Paul), he was called Home on December 4, 2016. Leonard passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Cloud. Reverend Jerome Tupa, OSB will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with full military honors.
Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday at the Heritage Hall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph.
Leonard was born on December 24, 1936, to William and Harriet (Armstrong) Faughn, in Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Leonard served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He then served in the US Army reserves until 1987. On May 25, 1957, he married Jeanette Eleanor Kuebelbeck at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Saint Joseph. Leonard and Jeanette (Jenny) had nine children – eight girls and one boy. Leonard attended Dakota County Technical College and graduated with a degree in Business Management.
Upon retiring, Leonard enjoyed fishing, bonfires, playing board games, bingo and spending time with family – especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; daughters, Kathy (Donald) Miller of Onalaska ,WI, Patty (Steve) Maternowski of Eagan, Cindy (Tom) Summerson of Omak, WA, Jane (Jim) Montag of Winter, WI, Susie Faughn of Minnesota, Mary (Mark) Grover of St. Croix Falls, WI, Heidi (Nick) Studer of St. Joseph; son, Jeremy Faughn of Twin Cities; 14 grandchildren; Sadie (Brad) Zebell, Stacy Maternowski, Kari and Jack Miklya, Jeanette, Cecilia and James, Shawn (Becky) Grover, Kaly Grover, Kloe Gossman, Zachary Faughn, Lucy Kelly, Abby Kelly and Jedd Faughn; six great-grandchildren; Ariana, Madison, Makena, Penelope, Simon and Louis; sister, Julia (Michael) Conger; twin brother, Lyle; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Dad will be greeted in Heaven by his daughter, Bonnie Sue Faughn; his parents; and four brothers; William Jr. “Skip”, John, Larry and Donald.
We would like to extend a special "thank you" to the St. Cloud VAMC. The staff treated him with respect and maintained his dignity, with caring hands and loving hearts, until the very end.
Lord, at the moment nothing seems to be able to help the loss I feel.
My heart is broken and my spirit mourns.
All I know is that Your grace is sufficient.
This day, this hour
Moment by moment
I choose to lean on You,
For when I am at my weakest Your strength is strongest.
I pour out my grief to You
And praise You that on one glorious day
When all suffering is extinguished and love has conquered
We shall walk together again.
~Heidibells
Dad I am going miss you so much!!!!!
I hope you say hi to Molly for me and buddy is on his way…
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Recently I lost my dear mother
and found great comfort in the
Holy Bible, like at Isaiah 25,
verse 8 – “The Sovereign Lord
will swallow up death forever,
and wipe away the tears from
all faces.” For more comfort,
I turn to the website at:
www.jw.org (Search: Comfort)
Oh dad, my heart is truly broken. I tried my hardest to find the missing pieces for you . . . you are in a much better place now. I hope it is everything you imagined and more.
My fondest memories are from when we spent time, just you and me when I was young; hunting, camping and fishing. And then watching you and Kari and Jack spend time together. Monopoly and Scrabble (or as you called it Scribble) were the best ever. Thank you for giving your all throughout thick and more thin as a father and grandfather. I will miss you dad, but will hold tight to the wonderful memories. Love You! Jane
My fondest memories are from when we spent time, just you and me when I was young; hunting, camping and fishing. And then watching you and Kari and Jack spend time together. Monopoly and Scrabble (or as you called it Scribble) were the best ever. Thank you for giving your all throughout thick and more thin as a father and grandfather. I will miss you dad, but will hold tight to the wonderful memories. Love You! Jane
Sending my condolences on the passing of Len. I remember him with a smile on his face always. My God wrap His loving arms around you during this difficult time and comfort you with all the fond memories you have of Len.
My dearest family, I’m going to continue to miss y’all. It’s sad that it takes the saddest times to bring us together. My love and deepest condolences, along with gigantic hugs to all
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Leonard G. Faughn, age 79, of St. Cloud (previously of South Saint Paul), he was called Home on December 4, 2016. Leonard passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Cloud. Reverend Jerome Tupa, OSB will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with full military honors.
Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday at the Heritage Hall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph.
