Born April 15, 1929 in Appleton, Wisconsin to George Joseph and Lillian (Prue) Delaware, he married Reba Gosnell on June 21, 1953 in Pekin. She died December 28, 2020 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Adeline Breitrick and three brothers, Barney, Elwood and George Delaware.
Surviving are three sons, Brian Delaware of La Habra, California, Ty (Lori) Delaware of Pekin and Byron (Christy) Delaware of Dunlap; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Lenard was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He had worked at Corn Products in Pekin for 44 years, beginning June 4, 1952 until his retirement on July 1, 1996.
A loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Lenard loved spending two weeks fishing in Minnesota with his family during the summer. He also enjoyed working in his yard, where he had built his house and calling it home for more than 60 years.
In his younger years, Lenard had his pilot’s license and enjoyed parachuting.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Pekin.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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