Bellevue - Leonard Paplham, a kind and gentle man, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday March 5, 2022, at a local hospital. He was born on May 19, 1926 to the late Joseph and Lillian (Frank) Paplham. On April 17, 1948, he married the love of his life, Viola Beyer. Together, they would be celebrating their 74 ^th wedding anniversary. Leonard farmed for his entire life and was a wonderful husband to Viola, and a great father to their two children, Lois and Wayne.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Viola; children, Lois (Alois) Seidl, Luxemburg, and Wayne (Nancy) Paplham, Kewaunee; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a sister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lillian, and in-laws, Alex and Rose Beyer.

Family and friends may call at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3186 Eaton Rd., Green Bay, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 a.m. A service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Aaron Schultz officiating. Entombment will be at Knollwood Memorial Park in Manitowoc, WI. Online condolences are welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com .

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the first floor at Bellin Hospital, Palliative Care, and Unity Hospice for his care. In addition, the family would like to thank both Pastor Sauer and Pastor Schultz for all of their at-home and hospital visits.