Leonard E. Targaczewski, 91, Howard, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Chicago on Sept. 25, 1925 to the late Gustave and Marie (Niziolek) Targaczewski. Leonard attended Lane Tech High School and was drafted at age 18 and entered the service during WWII in 1943. He went to training in Texas and went overseas to Italy in 1944. Leonard was in combat infantry as a Staff Sergeant in the 91 st Infantry Division. He received the Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1946. Leonard married Evelyn Bankowski on Jan. 22, 1949 at St. Hedwig Church in Chicago, IL. They moved to Pulaski in 1949 where he served as the Pulaski Assessor for 43 years. He was a member of Tri- County Rescue Squad and a member and past commander of American Legion Post 337. They moved to Howard in 1994.

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn; two sons, Mike (Barb) and Jeff (Carol) Targaczewski; eight grandchildren, Carrie, Todd, Paul, Jack, Jamie, Holly, Toni and Tyler; nine great grandchildren.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; two daughters-in-law, Lynn and Shelly; in-laws, Walter and Victoria Bankowski.

Family and friends may call at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 from 4 until 7:00 p.m. Visitation continues on Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., Green Bay from 10 until 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. with Father Patrick Beno officiating. Military Honors to follow. Online condolences welcome at www. PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com