Leonard Derleth Obituary

Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr. 

Chesapeake - Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr., passed away on March 30, 2018. He is predeceased by his mother Ernestine Derleth and a nephew Doug Cerda. 

Lennie spent the past 39 years as a member and the past Exalted Ruler of the Portsmouth-Chesapeake Elk Lodge. At age 16 he was an Eagle Scout. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Debbie; 3 sons, Scott Lunde of Chesapeake, Wayne Lunde (Regina) of Suffolk, Nathan Lunde (Christina) of Suffolk; his father, Leonard C. Derleth, Sr. of Portsmouth; 3 half-sisters; grandchildren, Ryan, Nikolas, Emily, Tracy, Daniel; niece Beth and nephew Nick. 

A funeral service will be held Tuesday April 3, 2018 1 PM at Baker-Foster Funeral Home 5685 Lee Farm Ln. Suffolk, VA 23435 officiated by Pastor Tom Tuttle. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens 4569 Shoulders Hill Rd. Suffolk, VA 23434. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Colon Cancer Coalition 5666 Lincoln Dr. Suite 270 Edina, MN 55436. Condolences may be offered at RWBakerFH.com.

Leonard Derleth Obituary (1945 - 2018) - Suffolk, VA - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Leonard-C-Derleth/

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# Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr. passed away on 30 March 2018. He was predeceased by his mother and a nephew. Lennie was a dedicated member of the Portsmouth Chesapeake Elk Lodge and is remembered by his wife, three sons, father, siblings, grandchildren, and extended family.

# Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service for Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr. was held on 3 April 2018. He was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk, Virginia.

# The Edited Obituary

Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr.

Chesapeake - Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr., passed away on 30 March 2018. He is predeceased by his mother, Ernestine Derleth, and a nephew, Doug Cerda.

Lennie spent the past 39 years as a member and the past Exalted Ruler of the Portsmouth Chesapeake Elk Lodge. At age 16, he was an Eagle Scout.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie; three sons, Scott Lunde of Chesapeake, Wayne Lunde (Regina) of Suffolk, and Nathan Lunde (Christina) of Suffolk; his father, Leonard C. Derleth, Sr. of Portsmouth; three half-sisters; grandchildren, Ryan, Nikolas, Emily, Tracy, and Daniel; niece Beth and nephew Nick.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, 3 April 2018, at 1 PM at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk, VA 23435, officiated by Pastor Tom Tuttle. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, 4569 Shoulders Hill Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Colon Cancer Coalition, 5666 Lincoln Dr., Suite 270, Edina, MN 55436. Condolences may be offered at RWBakerFH.com.

Leonard Derleth Obituary (1945 - 2018) - Suffolk, VA

# Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Leonard C. Lennie Derleth, Jr.      |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| Age     | 72 years                            |
| Birth   | 1945 (estimated); Chesapeake        |
| Death   | 30 March 2018; Chesapeake           |
# Table of Relationships

| Name                           | Relationship       | Residence                      |
|--------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------|
| Leonard C. Lennie Derleth, Jr. | Decedent           | Chesapeake, VA                 |
| Debbie                         | Spouse             | Chesapeake, VA                 |
| Leonard C. Derleth, Sr.        | Parent             | Portsmouth, VA                 |
| Ernestine Derleth              | Predeceased Mother | --                             |
| Scott Lunde                    | Child              | Chesapeake, VA                 |
| Wayne Lunde (Regina)           | Child              | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Nathan Lunde (Christina)       | Child              | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Ryan                           | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Nikolas                        | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Emily                          | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Tracy                          | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Daniel                         | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Beth                           | Niece                                              |
| Nick                           | Nephew                                             |
| Doug Cerda                     | Predeceased Nephew | --                             |
# Other Relevant Information

1. Leonard C. "Lennie" Derleth, Jr. passed away on 30 March 2018.
2. He was a dedicated member of the Portsmouth Chesapeake Elk Lodge for 39 years and served as Exalted Ruler.
3. Lennie achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 16.