Leonard L. Millar, Monsanto retiree

Leonard L. Millar, 92, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, Fla.

He was born in Aylmer, Canada and was a resident of Vero Beach and Rockford, Mich., having previously resided in Rehoboth Beach for many years. Before retirement he was director of manufacturing textiles, Europe, for Monsanto, St. Louis, Mo. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star. Len was an avid golfer and was a fixture in the Vero Beach, Vista Gardens community, where he was known as a friend to all.

Survivors include his longtime partner, Jean Posthuma of Vero Beach and Rockford, and her family, Bill and Susan Lewis, and Bailey Gregory-Lewis; son, Leonard Millar Jr. and his wife Sandra Millar of New Orleans, La.; daughters Kyle Manning and Jennifer Millar of West Haven, Conn.; brothers Robert Millar of Chatham, N.J. and John Millar of Wilmington; sisters, Helena Cleveland of Florida, Janet Fahey of South Carolina, and Gail Dillon of New Castle; and two grandchildren, Matthew Manning and Erin Manning, of West Haven. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jean Small Millar.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A memorial service will be held by the family in Rehoboth Beach at a later date.