Leonard Strong, Jr

Rochester, NH- Leonard Strong, Jr., 85, of 34 Punch Brook Way died Thursday April 13, 2017 at Hyder Hospice House in Dover after a period of failing health. He was born Nov. 3, 1931 in Snowville, NH, the son of the late Leonard and Dora (DeWitt) Strong. Leonard attended school in Berwick, ME then moved to Rochester in the seventh grade and graduated from Spaulding High School, Class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant then upon release was in Washington State attending the University for one year for Engineering. Leonard met and married his wife Ruth in 1955. He worked as a tile mechanic for Merrimac Tile Company for 42 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler where he was "Bowlaway" Champ in men's speed league and the States couples champ for the Grange League. Members of his family include his wife of 62 years, Ruth (Erickson) Strong; son, Norman Strong and his children, Khristy, Jason, Jennifer, Noel; daughter, Melody Viel and her children, Dakota and Joshua; great grandchildren, Mia, Sierra, Kolin, Kolby and Riley; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Alice Nason, Barbara Johnson and four infant daughters.   Family and friends may visit Tuesday 5-8PM at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. The funeral service will be held Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 11AM in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wayne Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Snowville Cemetery, Eaton, NH at a later date.   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rochester Rec Center, 150 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867. To sign the online guestbook, please go to www.edgerlyfh.com