Leonard Frank Startz, 92, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.





Leonard was born on August 14, 1924, in Rosenberg, Texas, to Herman and Lena (Ohl) Startz. He met the love of his life, Willie Mae Wleczyk, and they were married on November 6, 1945. Leonard was employed by Duval Sulphur/Pennzoil, for 42 years, never missing a day of work. He loved carpentry and did that in his spare time. He was a life long member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. He was an avid hunter (deer, ducks) loved to fish, tend to his garden, work his livestock and barbecue on the pits that he built. He also loved spending time with family, on their property in Hallettsville, sitting around camp fires and riding the property on his Yamaha ATV.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years Willie Mae (Wleczyk ) Startz; his daughters, Shirley Pettigrew, Linda Band and husband Larry; his son, Larry L. Startz and wife Sandra; his grandchildren, Shelly Stubbs and husband Terry, Jennifer Wright and husband Nathan, Michael Pettigrew, Kelly Hubenak and husband Joe, Stephen Band, Dax Startz and wife Colette, Reed Startz and wife Darcie, and Ross Startz; his great grandchildren, Sarah, Maria and Elizabeth Wright, Austin and Kylie Stubbs, Cole and Molly Hubenak, Kaylee Startz, Keegan, Logan, Gavin and Graycen Startz; sister in law, Ella Macha; brother in law, A. J. Wleczyk and wife Esther. Leonard is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Lena (Ohl) Startz; parents in law A.J. and Nellie ( Mazen) Wleczyk; his sister, Alma Startz Blaa Reid; son in law, Rick Pettigrew; grandson, Richard Pettigrew; brothers in law, Johnnie Blaa, Luther Reid, and Johnny Macha.

Pall Bearers will be his grandsons; Dax Startz, Reed Startz, Ross Startz, Stephen Band, Michael Pettigrew, and grand sons-in-law; Joe Hubenak, Terry Stubbs, Nathan Wright.



Visitation will be 5 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services for Leonard will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1416 George St, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Father Bill Bartniski officiating.



Leonard will be laid to rest at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX, following the church services.

The family would like to express special thanks to the staff at Ft. Bend Health Care Center, Cheryce Hunsinger with Collaborative Geriatrics and Hospice Plus for their loving care and support, and to the staff of Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors.


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church/"Keep the Vision Alive", 1416 George St, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.



Condolences for the family may be writtten at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth St, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.