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STEIN, Leonard, Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army.
A thirty-year resident of Tucson, Arizona, Col. Stein was born March 1, 1923 in New York City to David and Minnie B. Stein. He was educated in Patterson, NJ. Following high school, he went on to attend the West Point Military Academy. After one year at the academy, he went on active duty with the U.S. Army, attended OCS and saw action in the European Theater during WWII. He served in General Clark?s Honor Guard. He was awarded the Purple Heart with three oak leaf clusters as well as the Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, the European-AfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal with two battle stars, the French Croix de Guerre for Distinguished Unit Citation and numerous other service decorations including the Vietnam Service Medal with four battle stars and the Korean Meritorious Service Citation.
Col. Stein graduated from New York University and attended John Marshall Law School.
Upon his return to active duty, he served in the Signal Corps and spent the balance of his military career as a procurement officer specializing in communications and electronics equipment. He was assigned to KMAG Headquarters; the AMC Board; SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Paris and Casteau, Belgium); MACV Headquarters, Saigon. Following a tour at Ft. Huachuca, he concluded his 32-year Army career at Ft. Rucker, Alabama.
Upon retiring, he became a familiar figure at equine events throughout the Southwest and California. He also became a real estate broker specializing in commercial property, until changes in his health status gradually forced his retirement.
Col. Stein was a member of the West Point Society of Southern Arizona, Class of ?45. Additionally, he was a member of the Reserve Officer?s Association, a founding member of the Sahuaro Horsemen?s Association, a life member of the SHAPE Officer?s Association. He was a member of the Sabbar Shrine and had founded and become the first Grand Master of King Leopold II Lodge, the first English speaking Masonic Lodge in Belgium.
Col. Stein is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary W. (Ginger) Stein; daughter, Phoebe Stein Krause (Michael) of Chicago; brother, Dr. Alvin Stein (Leona) of Hollywood, Florida; and grandchildren, Eve and Henry Stein-Krause. Chapel Service Tuesday, April 10, 2001, 2:00 p.m., EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Col. Stein to: Temple Sholom, attn: Contributions, 3480 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60657.
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