Leonard Jack “LJ” Laemmle, passed away at his home in East Helena at the age of 88 on November 23, 2012. He was born to the late David and Christina (Niece) Laemmle in Long Lake, South Dakota on February 27, 1924.
He met and married Anita Belle in Stockton, California on November 2, 1956. Anita preceded Leonard in death on November 19, 2000. LJ enjoyed many hobbies which included golfing, fishing and was a member of the Canyon Ferry Baptist Church.
LJ is survived by his son, David Laemmle and daughter-in-law, Yvonne Smokey of Vancouver, WA and special friend, Shirley Horton of East Helena, MT; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Jesse, Seth; one great grandchild, Zander; his sisters, Lynn Sandburg and Laura Evenstadt, both of Richfield, MN and May Aman of Mobridge, SD.
A private family interment has been held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Helena. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Leonard’s name to the RBC Ministries at www.rbc.org. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Leonard, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Randy & Renee Strong says
LJ was a very special friend. I met him at Avis where he was a driver back in 2002. He always had a kind word to say and willing to help anyone. After I left Avis, we still stayed in touch and I would stop in and see him from time to time at his house. He always talked about his son David and how proud he was of him. We will miss him dearly.
Anthony and Janette Jankauskas says
Ervin and Shirley Bonnet and Clifford and Delores Mettler
He was our uncle: Shirley Bonnet, Janette Jankauskas, and Clifford Mettler
We will miss him! He was a “Special Uncle” to us.
Jerry Elmore says
We had great times golfing at Brookdale all those years before you moved to Montana and talking to you on the phone after you moved. Rest in Peace Len…
Jerry and Emily Elmore
Puyallup
WA
Sandra and Wayne Woodland (Cole, Kendra, Carson, Kehler) says
We were so sad to hear of L. J.’s passing. He had recently taken our family to breakfast at the Montana City Grill, where we enjoyed great company and conversation. L.J. was a very important part of our lives. He was always interested in our children and made sure to keep in contact with us often. He loved the game of golf! He and Wayne went golfing this past fall. What a great time they had together. We truly have an empty pit knowing he is gone. He will never be forgotten in our lives. His name often comes up in dinner conversation. Life just won’t be the same without him. He may be gone but never forgotten! Thank you for all the memories!