- Date Of Birth: June 10, 1921
- Date Of Death: February 8, 2021
- State: Illinois
Leonard Dale Barth, 99, of Centralia, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home. He was born June 10, 1921 in Paris, Illinois, the son of Leonard Barth and Gertrude (Schlosser) Barth. He married Lillian Eldredge in Paris, Illinois on August 29, 1942 and she preceded him in death on December 4, 2018.
Leonard is survived by his son, Norman Barth of Centralia; a grandson: Bryan Barth and wife Carrie of Anchorage, Alaska; two great-grandsons: Colby Barth of Orange City, Florida and Takker Barth of Anchorage, Alaska; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard and Gertrude Barth, wife: Lillian Barth, son: Robert “Bob” Barth, two sisters and a brother. Leonard served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He worked for the railroad and also at Warren G. Murray Center in Centralia for many years. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Leonard was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
