Background
Lewis, Leonard Jonathan was born on September 11, 1915 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, United States. Son of Floyd Gideon and Lu Rena (Phipps) Lewis.
Lewis, Leonard Jonathan was born on September 11, 1915 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, United States. Son of Floyd Gideon and Lu Rena (Phipps) Lewis.
Graduated from the high school, New Berlin, Illinois.
Salesman, Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Springfield, Illinois, 1935; return product checker, Prarie Farms Dairy, Springfield, 1936; counter loader, Pillsbury Company, Springfield, 1937-1947; material-plant scheduler, Pillsbury Company, Springfield, 1947-1972.
With United States Air Force, 1943-1944. Member Springfield Motor Boat Club (commodore 1981).
Married Geraldine Eileen Breeding, May 7, 1937. Children: Gerald, Beverly, Patricia.