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Leo Ernest Palensky
20 May 1925 – 3 Feb 2017
| Birth | 20 May 1925 |
| Death | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Cemetery | Maryland Veterans Cemetery-Crownsville Crownsville , Anne Arundel County , Maryland , USA |
| Added by | Anne Wallace on 26 Jan 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176176372 |
Bio
Leo E. Palensky, 91, a 37-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home. Born on May 20, 1925 in Omaha, NE to the late Joseph and Agnes Palensky, Leo grew up in Tabor, SD. After graduating from high school, Leo completed a year of college studies and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 to fight for his country. He was a radarman stationed in the Pacific aboard the destroyer U.S.S. McDermut DD677. Leo participated in the Leyte operation and Battle of Surigao Strait which were instrumental in defeating the Japanese Naval fleet. In recognition of his actions, Leo was awarded 4 campaign ribbons, 10 Bronze Engagement Stars and the Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon. Returning to civilian life in 1946, Leo completed his college studies and, in 1949, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota. He partnered with his father and brothers the next year in managing J.E. Palensky & Sons Oil Exploration and Production where Leo served as comptroller for the next 10 years. In 1960, Leo moved to New Mexico to begin a Federal career in financial management with the U.S. Forest Service. He later relocated to Washington, DC to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture, followed by the Action/Peace Corps, and finally the U.S. Department of Commerce where he finished his career and retired in 1986. Leo was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville where he volunteered as an extraordinary minister and usher and as a member of the weekly collection counting team. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, U.S.S. McDermut Reunion Association and Tin Can Sailors Association. An avid sports fan, Leo especially loved baseball. In college, he pitched for the University of South Dakota and later for the mid-west semi-pro leagues. Leo regularly followed the Washington Nationals and Maryland Terps. He also enjoyed cooking and fishing. His greatest passion though was his family to whom Leo was devoted.
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