Background
Leonard, John Wirth was born on July 23, 1946 in Baltimore. Son of John William and Margaret Mary (Wirth) Leonard.
Leonard, John Wirth was born on July 23, 1946 in Baltimore. Son of John William and Margaret Mary (Wirth) Leonard.
Bachelor of Science, Loyola College, 1968. M. equivalent Towson State University, 1977. Licensed pyrotechnist, Maryland.
Instructor English Baltimore County Board Education, Towson, Maryland, since 1969. President Pyrotechnics Guild, Inc., White Marsh, 1973-1976. Owner, operator Sparkler City United States of America, Perry Hall, since 1983.
Pyrotechnic operator Zambelli Fireworks, New Castle, Pennsylvania, since 1979.
Member Knights of Columbus (warden 1978-1979), Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. (president 1975-1977), Crackerjacks Club, Fireworks (Wood Bridge, Virginia) (president since 1982).
Married Ellen Louise Brooks, June 21, 1969 (divorced). Children: Cora Lee, John Joseph.