Leon was born on May 13, 1932. He married Esther Stahly in 1955.

Survivors include his wife, Esther; children Kevin (Dawn) Farmwald, Elkhart, Hal (Vicki) Farmwald, Central City, Colo., and Leanne (Rich Preheim) Farmwald, Elkhart; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers Stanley (Alma) Farmwald, Donald (Joyce Troyer) Farmwald, Kenneth (Ruby) Farmwald, Royce (Elva) Farmwald and Paul Farmwald.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.