Obituary of Leonard Gulbronson

SFC Leonard C. Gulbronson Sr.(Ret., United States Army),66, of Chiefland, Fl. was carried away from this world in the arms of angels on September 07,2011 at the Malcom Randall V A Hospital in Gainesville, Fl. Mr. Gulbronson was born on July 28, 1945 to Frank and Alberta Gulbronson and was raised in Orlando, Fl. After graduating from Maynard Evans High School, Mr. Gulbronson enlisted in the U.S. Army. There, he played the trumpet in the United States Continental Army Band, the U.S. Army Calvary Band in Ft. Knox, Ky, as well as the 26th Army Band in Ft. Hamilton I Ft. Wadsworth, NY. He spent the latter part of his military career as an NCO Club Manager as well as an Officers Club Manager. Mr. Gulbronson proudly served his country and was proud of his service in the U.S. Army, to which we all are proud also. In the Army, he was awarded numerous awards including; the Army Commendation Medal, 6 Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, 3 Vietnam Service Medals, the Army Service Ribbon, 2 Overseas Service Bars, 3 Overseas Service Ribbons, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the M-16 Rifle Expert Badge, and the soon to be awarded Presidential Medal Of Honor. He was a former member of the VFW in Chiefland, Kiwanis Club, Masons, American Legion. Mr. Gulbronson is the former District Coordinator for the North Florida Council (Boy Scouts) and former business owner. He enjoyed fishing, playing practical jokes, watching tv, traveling, computers, Huddle House, and eating popcorn. He mostly enjoyed the retired life ... especially after serving three Tours of Duty in Vietnam. Mr. Gulbronson was preceded in death by his father, Frank C. Gulbronson, brother Delbert Gulbronson, and former wife Darlene Gulbronson. Mr. Gulbronson is survived by his mother, Alberta Gulbronson of Bowler,Wisconsin; wife Brenda, daughters Christina Biegun of Jupiter.Fl, Tammy High of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Jennifer Priole of West Berlin, NJ, Brenda Gulbronson Jr. of Boynton Be~h,FI, a son, Leonard C. Gulbronson Jr. of Chiefland.Fl., brother, Glenn F. Gulbronson of Chiefland, Fl., and many grand daughters and grand sons, and a great grand child. A very special thanks is extended to my wife Michelle Gulbronson, CNA Christina Atchison, the VA Hospital in Gainesville, FI ,Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, and Haven Hospice for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Dad You are gone, but will NEVER be forgotten. Fly with the angels ... for you are free We shall meet again in Heaven. We all love and miss you. Funeral services will be Monday, Sept 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM at St. Albans Episcopal Church of Chiefland. Visitation will be Monday Sept 12, 2011 from 12 Noon to 1:30pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com