Background
Southwell, Leonard J. was born on November 9, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of George P. and Nellie (Van Houten) Southwell.
Southwell, Leonard J. was born on November 9, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of George P. and Nellie (Van Houten) Southwell.
Bachelor of Science in Dairy Indiana, Iowa State University, 1951.
Manager, Equity Creamery, Pana, Illinois, 1951-1964; sales manager, Prairie Farms Dairy, Carlinville, Illinois, 1964-1972; assistant general manager, Prairie Farms Dairy, Carlinville, Illinois, 1972-1980; chief operating officer, Prairie Farms Dairy, Carlinville, Illinois, 1980-1988; chief Executive officer, Prairie Farms Dairy, Carlinville, Illinois, since 1988. Board directors Milk Industry Foundation.
With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member Elks, Masons, Shrine, Consistory.
Married Rosemary Kathern Kirsch, June 9, 1951. Children: George, Christine, John.