Leonard Klain, 79, of Turtle Lake, ND died August 9, 2016 at CHI St. Alexius Turtle Lake Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, August 13th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake with Pastor Sondra Krogstad officiating. Burial will follow in the Turtle Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service.

Leonard was born February 13, 1937 in Turtle Lake, ND to Ferdinand & Marie (Seidler) Klain. He attended rural school and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1955. Following high school, he worked for Fetzer Electric in Bismarck until purchasing his farmstead in 1958.
Leonard married Shirley Schilling on Sept. 20, 1958 at Peace Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake. They made their home on the farm north of town where they worked side by side for many years. Leonard worked for Boeing Construction in Garrison during the winter months until starting his own farm and cattle operation. Leonard held a true passion for owning, breeding, and selling top quality cattle. He started his herd with Holstein and Hereford cows, eventually ending up with a large herd of Registered Simmental cattle. His first cattle production sale was in 1982 and the sale continues today. He and Shirley were blessed with three children (Durnell, Tam, & Sue) and were long time members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake.
Leonard enjoyed playing cards, pool, and touring the countryside looking at fields and cattle. He was an avid sports fan, who rarely missed his children and grandchildren's athletic events, cattle shows, and horse shows. He would often offer his "words of wisdom" to whomever would listen.

Leonard and Shirley retired from the farm and moved into town in 2009. They enjoyed their garden and cooking together. The coffee pot was always on for visits from family and friends. A true farmer, Leonard's thoughts were always on the farming & ranching operation.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley of Turtle Lake; son, Durnell (Darcy) Klain of Ruso, and their children Tyler, Dalyce (fiancé Adam), & Trey Klain; daughter, Tam (Tim) Clark of Turtle Lake, and their children Jessie (Michael) Martin, Kayla (Shane) Swanson, & Jordan Reis; daughter, Sue (Bret) Jevning of Brainerd, MN, and their children Mari (fiancé Cameron) & Allen Jevning; three great-granchildren, Bridger, Bryce, & Baylen; two sisters, Elsie & Jeannie; & two brothers, Albert & Eddie Klain.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters (Edith, Ruth, & Hilda).