Drake Leonhard Obituary (1993 - 2008)

DRAKE SCOTT LEONHARD Drake Scott Leonhard, age 15, of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. He was born April 14, 1993 in Eau Claire, WI to Tina Lee and Dion Leonhard. Drake attended River Heights Elementary and Menomonie Middle School and was entering Menomonie High School this year. Drake was a very spirited energetic child who was always joking around. He loved the outdoors, fishing, football, soccer, track, tennis and weightlifting, and was also an excellent swimmer. He loved spending time with his friends and family and will be sadly missed. Drake's spirit will live on in the many lives he will touch through tissue donation. Drake is survived by: His mother, Tina Lee of Menomonie His father, Dion Leonhard of Owen A sister, Katrina Leonhard A half brother, Gavin Leonhard His grandparents, James and (Linda) Lee Jr. of Cuyahoga Falls, OH Lorna Mae Dodmead (James Neville Sr.) of Marshfield Lois Leonhard (Guy Dawson) of Owen Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Leonard and great-grandparents. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday August 28, 2008 at Cornerstone Christian Church (310 West Polk Ave) in Eau Claire, WI with Rev. Dwight Gillespie officiating. Friends and family are welcome at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.