Leonard J. Folsom

Leonard J. Folsom passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 81. He was born on July 3, 1938 in Webster, Kansas to Lyle and Lucille (Hodson) Folsom. Leonard grew up in Webster and graduated with the Class of 1956. After graduating, he worked for the Record Office in Stockton, Kansas running their printing press and later owned the Honda Shop where he repaired and sold motorcycles. He then retired after working 25 years as a road grader for Rooks County. Leonard married the love of his life, Sondra Koontz, on March 3, 1959 in Stockton. They spent 60 years together and had two children: Blaine and Nicolle. Leonard was always up for adventure. He loved hill climbing on motorcycles and riding three-wheelers in the wintertime with friends. He also loved animals and was very fond of his two cats, Sweetie and Princess. He enjoyed collecting antique crocks, tools, dishes and anything else old. He was an avid hunter and loved hunting with his brothers and nephews. He also enjoyed working in his beautiful yard. He and Sandy loved to dance and took lessons for many years. Leonard was a devoted family man and husband who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church. Leonard is survived by his wife, Sondra Folsom of Stockton; son, Blaine Folsom of Stockton; daughter, Nicolle Scheller and husband Bob of Overland Park, Kansas; four grandchildren, Caroline, Cole, Caleb, and Chloe Scheller; sister-in-law Marcia Pumphrey and husband Foy of Eagle Rock, Missouri; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Lucille Folsom; brothers, Lyle, Vernon, and Cleim Folsom; sister, Twila Smith; and brother-in-law Robert Storer. Leonard was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, loved to laugh and cherished his family and friends. Although he will be greatly missed, he will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him best, for they were greatly loved. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton will inurnment to follow in the Bow Creek Cemetery in Rural Phillips County, Kansas. A book signing will be on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton. Memorials are suggested to the St Thomas Catholic Church or Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, Kansas 67669.