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Leonard Lensenhuber
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Leonard John Lensenhuber Of Warsaw, NY, August 28, 2004, beloved husband of Carmela (Fricano) Lensenhuber; loving father of Colleen (Donald) Forsythe, Valerie (David) Kelchlin and Melvin (Darlene) Lensenhuber; dear brother of Gloria Jane (late Robert) Rummell, the late Priscilla Croft and Freda (Richard) Walter; cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Mr. Lensenhuber's Life will be celebrated at a time to be announced when all his family and friends can be present. Online condolences may be sent to the family selecting the contact funeral home button and leave your message of support. Arrangements by O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME. John A. Murphy, Director WARSAW - Leonard J. Lensenhuber, retired acting superintendent of the City of Buffalo Streets Sanitation Department, died Saturday in his home in Warsaw after a short illness. He was 75. Born in Buffalo, he worked for the City of Buffalo Streets Sanitation Department from 1962 until his retirement in 1985, holding the postion of acting superintendent. After retirement, he moved from South Buffalo to Warsaw, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping and raising chickens and pigs. Mr. Lensenhuber was "a real outdoorsman," said his son, Melvin of South Buffalo. He was a member of the Johnsonburg Conservation Club for 15 years. In addition to his son, Mr. Lensenhuber is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Carmela Fricano; two daughters, Colleen Forsythe of East Amherst and Valerie Kelchlin of Alden; a sister, Gloria Jane Rummell of Alden; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.