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21, 1933 - Dec. 21, 2009SOUTH BEND - Charles R. Leonard, 76, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 21, 1933, in LaPorte, IN, to the late Ralph and Lura (Conrick) Leonard. On June 5, 1953, he married Susan Annis, who survives. Along with his loving wife of 56 years, he is survived by three daughters, Deb Leonard of Howell, MI, Cathy (Don) Martin of Niles, MI, and Connie (Doug) Domine of Traverse City, MI; his son, Scott (Nicole) Leonard of Granger, IN; 10 grandchildren, Cristy Cochran, Donnie Martin, Matthew Martin, Jason Domine, Brian Domine, Lauren Tucker, Jessica Domine, Noelle Martin, Charlie and Cora Leonard; four great-grandchildren, Landon, Leah and Lucas Martin and Aiden (Cochran) McNerney; and by two sisters, Cora Crothers of Bremen, IN, and Hazel Holmes of North Liberty, IN. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Martin; a brother, John Leonard; and by three sisters, Mary Leonard, Martha Young and Susan LeRoy. Charles earned an accounting degree from Michigan College of Commerce and retired in 1996 as the controller/general manager for Hoffman Industries, Michigan Tube Division, Eau Claire, MI. He was a member of Northwest United Methodist Church, South Bend, where he was the chairperson of the Northwest Children's Learning Center Board. He was also a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Niles, MI. Charles was a United States Army veteran. A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009, in the Northwest United Methodist Church, 21855 Brick Road, South Bend, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009. Memorial services for Charles will follow at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Kaniewski Funeral Homes, South Bend, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Lymphoma Society. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.