Master Sergeant, USAF, Ret. Leslie F. Campbell, age 62 of Iron River, MI, died Thursday, August 5, 2010 at his home. Born December 8, 1947 in Stambaugh, MI. The son of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Bialik) Campbell attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1967. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force, serving for 24 years, retiring as Master Sergeant on September 19, 1991. Returning to the Iron River area, he worked at numerous jobs and for the last ten years was employed by Schilleman's Bus Service of Eagle River, driving school bus for the Watersmeet school district. He married the former Sharon Wolf on July 11, 1998 in Iron River, and the couple made their home in Stambaugh Township. They celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary this year. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Iron River, Masonic Lodge #385 of Crystal Falls, Elks Lodge #1671 of Iron River, American Legion Post #17, and VFW Post #3134 of Iron River. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also known for his great sense of humor. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife Sharon, One son, Tech Sgt. Kit (Nickie) Campbell of Anchorage, AK One daughter, Yvonne (Rob) Swisher of Newport News, VA The children's mother, Carolyn Bryan Campbell of Smithfield, VA Two sisters, Susan (Douglas) Lodja of Gaastra, MI PeggyAnn (Del) Poss of Madison, WI Grandchildren; Angelia, Lance and Little Leslie Campbell Cameron, Tatiana and Megan Swisher Visitation: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. A Masonic Lodge Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Iron River, with Rev. Michael V. Laakko to officiate. Interment: Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River The Grand Forks AFB Honor Guard will accord Military Rites. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
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