Leon V. Rick, 90, of Muhlenberg Twp., died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at StoneRidge, Myerstown, where he resided since January.

Born in Centre Twp., he was the son of the late Charles L. and Katie B. (Stoudt) Rick. Leon worked as a knitter for 25 years for Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing. He then worked for Heidelberg Nursery as a landscaper; and last worked for Christmas Pine Nursery, Bern Twp., until his retirement. He was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Twp., where he was a choir member for many years. Leon was a well-known trumpet player, playing with the Centerport Band; Belleman's Sunday School Orchestra; The Rhinelanders, and the Rajah String Band in which he served as president in 1997 and 1998. He was a member of Chandler Lodge #227 F. & A.M.; Reading Consistory A.A.S.R. Valley of Reading; Rajah Shrine; Shoemakersville Senior Citizens; and the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Leon was also a member and president of the Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery Board, Centre Twp.

Leon is survived by his companion: Dorothy H. (Schatz) Yeakel, with whom he resided; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and Dottie's four daughters and families. He was predeceased by two brothers: Wayne and Norman Rick, and two sisters: Pearl (Rick) Brendel and Dorothy (Rick) Loose.

Services will be on Saturday at 10:30 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg (off street parking in rear) with Rev. Bruce W. Potteiger offiiciating. Burial will be in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Twp. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Friday 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 am. Chandler Masonic Lodge service will be held on Friday at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Belleman's Church Endowment Fund, 3540 Belleman's Church Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.