Leonard Gerard Zawodniak

Leonard G. Zawodniak, age 83, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Leonard was born on December 6, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Marius and Helen (Dziadek) Zawodniak. Leonard was a graduate of Seton Hall University in New Jersey. He retired from AEP as an insurance risk manager. He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church as well as St. Martha's Roman Catholic Church in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Leonard enjoyed gardening and model railroading. In addition to his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Marie (Grady) Zawodniak; son, David Culp; and his brother Marius Zawodniak. He is survived by his children, Diane (Stephen) Rigden, Leonard (Robin) Zawodniak, Sue (Ray) Romanowski, Jane Zawodniak, Judith Zawodniak, Peter Zawodniak, Paul (Ofelia) Zawodniak, Beth (Gregg) Peterson, Anne Arledge, John Zawodniak and Chris Zawodniak; 19 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Ann) Zawodniak; and fiancé, Margaret Vickers. Family will receive friends 5-8 PM on Monday, December 12, 2016 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221. Celebrant, Father Ochs. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center. Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Agatha Catholic Church; St. Martha's Roman Catholic Church, 60 Martha's Vineyard, Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653; or the American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com .