Leonard Frederick Harmeyer

passed peacefully into the Kingdom of God on the evening of August 21, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife Bette and children Karen, Kurt, Karl, and Kristie.

Born on January 2, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Len lived a full and complete 79 years highlighted by: his 57 years as a husband to Bette (the only love of his life); his love, guidance, and wisdom given to his four children; his service to his country in the United States Marine Corps in Korea; his successful business career culminating with his retirement from Allstate Insurance; and his never ending joy shared with his grandchildren (Ryan, Katie, Ashley, Amanda, Abby, Jennifer, and Matthew) and his great-grandchildren (Elise and Megan).

Len graduated Tulane University at the age of 19 and enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1951. While stationed in California, he met and married Bette Peifer from Springfield, Illinois. Len and Bette were married on April 11, 1953 at St. Ann’s Church in Santa Anna, California. They welcomed their first child shortly before Len began his tour in Korea.

Upon Len’s Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps, Len and Bette moved their family to New Orleans, but also lived in Omaha and Amarillo as his career in insurance blossomed.

Len moved his young family to the Dallas area in 1968 and never left. All his children graduated from Pearce High School in Richardson. Neighbors would daily see him walking his beloved family dog, Sunny.

A Rosary Service will be held for Len at All Saints Catholic Church located at 5231 Meadowcreek Drive, Dallas, Texas 75248 at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. His cousin, Father Henry Engelbrecht of New Orleans, will concelebrate his funeral service (the next day) at All Saints Catholic Church at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Len will be buried at the Dallas Fort-Worth National Cemetery on Friday, August 27, 2010. Len was, and is still dearly loved, but will be greatly missed. Memorial donations may be made in Len’s memory to the White Rose Women’s Center, 4313 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205