Leonard J. Wagner born on December 7, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 17, 2020.  He was 97 years young.  He was a loving father and a loving husband to his wife Lillian of 73 years.  He served over 20 years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of S.F.C. (E-7).  He was honorably discharged and re-enlisted three time.  He was indeed a career soldier.  he will receive full military honors at his final resting place at Bay Pines Memorial Gardens.  He is survived by his wife Lillian, a daughter Carol and her husband Steve, and a son Jim and his wife Cheri, unfortunately earlier this year his older daughter Mary, had passed away, she is survived by her husband Ron.  There are also 4 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren.

Along with his military career, he retired from the United States Postal Service in 1978.  After 20+ years, his achievements include being the first delivery mail carrier in Pinellas Park, when Pinellas Park was annexed as a city from St. Petersburg.  His mail route #1 was completely delivered by him on a bicycle, there were less than 200 mail boxes inside the post office at the time.  His badge number 1 has been donated to the Pinellas Park Museum, located in the train station, along with a biography of Leonard.

Leonard and his wife Lillian were both avid bowlers.  They bowled on many leagues throughout St. Petersburg, and Pinellas Park, including many Florida State and National Tournaments.