Herbert Michael LeBlanc
Herbert M. LeBlanc, 62, of Wrenshall, Minn., and formerly of Proctor, Minn., passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at Bayshore Health Care in Duluth, Minn., with his loving family by his side. He was born Aug. 4, 1949, in Duluth to Herbert and Clara (Halkins) LeBlanc and graduated from Proctor High School in 1967. Herb was united in marriage to Sandra Wise on July 17, 2009. He served in the United States Navy from 1967-1971; the Minnesota Army National Guards from 1973-1992; and the United States Army from 1990-1991 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the Gulf War Service Medal. Herb worked for Zalk Josephs in Duluth from 1972-1979 and also the DM&IR Railroad from 1979-2001. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Life Member of the Disabled American Vets and the Northland Vietnam Veterans. Herb also loved cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing, golfing, XC skiing, ski jumping, downhill skiing, riding his Harleys, time in the woods on his bench, and especially spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
Herbert M. LeBlanc, 62, of Wrenshall, Minn., and formerly of Proctor, Minn., passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at Bayshore Health Care in Duluth, Minn., with his loving family by his side. He was born Aug. 4, 1949, in Duluth to Herbert and Clara (Halkins) LeBlanc and graduated from Proctor High School in 1967. Herb was united in marriage to Sandra Wise on July 17, 2009. He served in the United States Navy from 1967-1971; the Minnesota Army National Guards from 1973-1992; and the United States Army from 1990-1991 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the Gulf War Service Medal. Herb worked for Zalk Josephs in Duluth from 1972-1979 and also the DM&IR Railroad from 1979-2001. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Life Member of the Disabled American Vets and the Northland Vietnam Veterans. Herb also loved cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing, golfing, XC skiing, ski jumping, downhill skiing, riding his Harleys, time in the woods on his bench, and especially spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; one daughter, Krista (Mark) Denhertog and their children, Taeryn, Chase and Britain of McKellar, Ontario; one son, Bradley (Jaclyn) LeBlanc and their children, Evelyn and Mariana, of Wrenshall; one step-daughter, Stephanie (John) Lynch and their children, Payten and Riley, of Kaukauna, Wis.; two sisters, Linda (Mike) Hoffman of Two Harbors, Minn., and Brenda (John) Hadrich of McGregor, Minn.; three brothers, Michael (Deneene) LeBlanc of Duluth, Fred (Laurel) LeBlanc of St. Paul, Minn., and Scott (Gail) LeBlanc of Gilroy, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet with a Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. The visitation resumed on Wednesday, June 20, from 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. funeral service also at Nelson Funeral Care, followed with Military Honors presented by the Duluth Honor Guard. A meal and time of fellowship followed in luncheon room of the funeral home.
The family has selected Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet to assist them with arrangements. See the family online guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.
June 21, 2012 ~ Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.
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