Leo Vincent Baustian
USAF Major, Retired ~ World War II
March 14, 1924 - September 28, 2012
Leo was born on March 14, 1924, in Luverne, Minnesota, to John and Theresa Baustian and he passed away on September 28, 2012, at his home in Antelope, California.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Evelyn and Mary; his wives, Toni, Rita, Grace; his loving companion, Maxine; his sons, Timothy and Paul; daughter, Julie Ann; and granddaughter, Candace. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Phyllis) and John (Liz) and his sister, Betty Leibnitz.
He is greatly missed by his surviving children: Denise (Joe) Stout, Theresa Swanson, Laura (John) Sambucetti, Leo John (Linda), Bruce. Valerie (Ken) and daughter-in-law, Eileen. He was Grandfather to Timothy, Leo John II (Kristal), Jennifer (Dennis), Ryan, Jason (Monica), Greg, and Angela and Great-Grandfather to seven. Leo also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo entered the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet Navigator in 1942. He proudly served his country during World War II while assigned to the 6th Ferry Group at Long Beach, California. He navigated the ferrying of A-26, B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, C-46, and C-47 aircraft to Europe, Australia, the Philippines, China, Burma, and India. In 1948, he re-enlisted in the USAF. During his Air Force career, he earned his Master Navigator rating and attained the rank of Major. He retired from active duty in 1965 while assigned to the 9th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He continued to work at McClellan AFB as a Civil Servant for an additional 20 years as a production manager in the F-105/F-111 division.
Leo was a life member of North Highlands VFW Post 4647 serving as the Post and District 17 Commander. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl, dance, watch his beloved Oakland Athletics and Raiders, and above all, he was an avid reader.
The family would like to thank all who provided professional and compassionate care to Leo including Sac Metro Paramedics, Carl Haller, MD, Mercy San Juan Hospital and Homecare staff, the nurses at Mercy Cardiac Rehab program, and Sutter Hospice.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, and a funeral service Thursday, October 4, 2012, at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Ln, Sacramento. In recognition of his life of service in the US Army Air Corps then the US Air Force, especially serving in World War II, Leo was honored with interment at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. That ceremony was private.
Remembrances in his name may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America, the Firefighters Burn Institute, or the Sutter Hospice Care program. www.eastlawn.com
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Published in The Sacramento Bee October 2-3, 2012; amended.
USAF Major, Retired ~ World War II
March 14, 1924 - September 28, 2012
Leo was born on March 14, 1924, in Luverne, Minnesota, to John and Theresa Baustian and he passed away on September 28, 2012, at his home in Antelope, California.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Evelyn and Mary; his wives, Toni, Rita, Grace; his loving companion, Maxine; his sons, Timothy and Paul; daughter, Julie Ann; and granddaughter, Candace. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Phyllis) and John (Liz) and his sister, Betty Leibnitz.
He is greatly missed by his surviving children: Denise (Joe) Stout, Theresa Swanson, Laura (John) Sambucetti, Leo John (Linda), Bruce. Valerie (Ken) and daughter-in-law, Eileen. He was Grandfather to Timothy, Leo John II (Kristal), Jennifer (Dennis), Ryan, Jason (Monica), Greg, and Angela and Great-Grandfather to seven. Leo also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo entered the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet Navigator in 1942. He proudly served his country during World War II while assigned to the 6th Ferry Group at Long Beach, California. He navigated the ferrying of A-26, B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, C-46, and C-47 aircraft to Europe, Australia, the Philippines, China, Burma, and India. In 1948, he re-enlisted in the USAF. During his Air Force career, he earned his Master Navigator rating and attained the rank of Major. He retired from active duty in 1965 while assigned to the 9th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He continued to work at McClellan AFB as a Civil Servant for an additional 20 years as a production manager in the F-105/F-111 division.
Leo was a life member of North Highlands VFW Post 4647 serving as the Post and District 17 Commander. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl, dance, watch his beloved Oakland Athletics and Raiders, and above all, he was an avid reader.
The family would like to thank all who provided professional and compassionate care to Leo including Sac Metro Paramedics, Carl Haller, MD, Mercy San Juan Hospital and Homecare staff, the nurses at Mercy Cardiac Rehab program, and Sutter Hospice.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, and a funeral service Thursday, October 4, 2012, at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Ln, Sacramento. In recognition of his life of service in the US Army Air Corps then the US Air Force, especially serving in World War II, Leo was honored with interment at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. That ceremony was private.
Remembrances in his name may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America, the Firefighters Burn Institute, or the Sutter Hospice Care program. www.eastlawn.com
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Published in The Sacramento Bee October 2-3, 2012; amended.
Leo Vincent Baustian
USAF Major, Retired ~ World War II
March 14, 1924 - September 28, 2012
Leo was born on March 14, 1924, in Luverne, Minnesota, to John and Theresa Baustian and he passed away on September 28, 2012, at his home in Antelope, California.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Evelyn and Mary; his wives, Toni, Rita, Grace; his loving companion, Maxine; his sons, Timothy and Paul; daughter, Julie Ann; and granddaughter, Candace. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Phyllis) and John (Liz) and his sister, Betty Leibnitz.
He is greatly missed by his surviving children: Denise (Joe) Stout, Theresa Swanson, Laura (John) Sambucetti, Leo John (Linda), Bruce. Valerie (Ken) and daughter-in-law, Eileen. He was Grandfather to Timothy, Leo John II (Kristal), Jennifer (Dennis), Ryan, Jason (Monica), Greg, and Angela and Great-Grandfather to seven. Leo also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo entered the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet Navigator in 1942. He proudly served his country during World War II while assigned to the 6th Ferry Group at Long Beach, California. He navigated the ferrying of A-26, B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, C-46, and C-47 aircraft to Europe, Australia, the Philippines, China, Burma, and India. In 1948, he re-enlisted in the USAF. During his Air Force career, he earned his Master Navigator rating and attained the rank of Major. He retired from active duty in 1965 while assigned to the 9th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He continued to work at McClellan AFB as a Civil Servant for an additional 20 years as a production manager in the F-105/F-111 division.
Leo was a life member of North Highlands VFW Post 4647 serving as the Post and District 17 Commander. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl, dance, watch his beloved Oakland Athletics and Raiders, and above all, he was an avid reader.
The family would like to thank all who provided professional and compassionate care to Leo including Sac Metro Paramedics, Carl Haller, MD, Mercy San Juan Hospital and Homecare staff, the nurses at Mercy Cardiac Rehab program, and Sutter Hospice.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, and a funeral service Thursday, October 4, 2012, at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Ln, Sacramento. In recognition of his life of service in the US Army Air Corps then the US Air Force, especially serving in World War II, Leo was honored with interment at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. That ceremony was private.
Remembrances in his name may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America, the Firefighters Burn Institute, or the Sutter Hospice Care program. www.eastlawn.com
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Published in The Sacramento Bee October 2-3, 2012; amended.
USAF Major, Retired ~ World War II
March 14, 1924 - September 28, 2012
Leo was born on March 14, 1924, in Luverne, Minnesota, to John and Theresa Baustian and he passed away on September 28, 2012, at his home in Antelope, California.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Evelyn and Mary; his wives, Toni, Rita, Grace; his loving companion, Maxine; his sons, Timothy and Paul; daughter, Julie Ann; and granddaughter, Candace. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Phyllis) and John (Liz) and his sister, Betty Leibnitz.
He is greatly missed by his surviving children: Denise (Joe) Stout, Theresa Swanson, Laura (John) Sambucetti, Leo John (Linda), Bruce. Valerie (Ken) and daughter-in-law, Eileen. He was Grandfather to Timothy, Leo John II (Kristal), Jennifer (Dennis), Ryan, Jason (Monica), Greg, and Angela and Great-Grandfather to seven. Leo also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Leo entered the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet Navigator in 1942. He proudly served his country during World War II while assigned to the 6th Ferry Group at Long Beach, California. He navigated the ferrying of A-26, B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, C-46, and C-47 aircraft to Europe, Australia, the Philippines, China, Burma, and India. In 1948, he re-enlisted in the USAF. During his Air Force career, he earned his Master Navigator rating and attained the rank of Major. He retired from active duty in 1965 while assigned to the 9th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He continued to work at McClellan AFB as a Civil Servant for an additional 20 years as a production manager in the F-105/F-111 division.
Leo was a life member of North Highlands VFW Post 4647 serving as the Post and District 17 Commander. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl, dance, watch his beloved Oakland Athletics and Raiders, and above all, he was an avid reader.
The family would like to thank all who provided professional and compassionate care to Leo including Sac Metro Paramedics, Carl Haller, MD, Mercy San Juan Hospital and Homecare staff, the nurses at Mercy Cardiac Rehab program, and Sutter Hospice.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, and a funeral service Thursday, October 4, 2012, at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Ln, Sacramento. In recognition of his life of service in the US Army Air Corps then the US Air Force, especially serving in World War II, Leo was honored with interment at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. That ceremony was private.
Remembrances in his name may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America, the Firefighters Burn Institute, or the Sutter Hospice Care program. www.eastlawn.com
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Published in The Sacramento Bee October 2-3, 2012; amended.
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