Leo E. Gramling went to be the Lord on November 9, 2010 at the age of 84. Leo was born on October 1, 1926 to G.W. and Olive Gramling and was raised in Duke, Oklahoma. In the 11th grade Leo was drafted by the U.S. Army and served during WWII as an MP with the 209th Military Police Company. He was one of the first occupying forces in Japan. For his military service Leo was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Metal, Army of Occupation Ribbon (Japan), WWII Victory Ribbon and two Overseas Service Bars. On August 8, 1947 Leo married Ramona Bruce in Vernon, Texas. Leo's main love was God and his family. Leo served his Lord faithfully throughout his life and he loved his family very much. He enjoyed feeding wildlife, including turkeys, squirrels and even deer. Leo would even buy special feed for each type of animal. His favorite animal of all to feed was his "four legged" baby, Bouncy. She was always around to keep him company. Leo was a member of The Newcastle Heights Church of Christ in Newcastle, OK.

Leo was preceded in death by:
• His parents
• One sister Wilma Flatt
He leaves cherished memories with his:
• Wife Ramona of 63 years
• Daughters, Earlene Foster and husband Paul of Newcastle, Kathy Perkins and her husband Earl of Newcastle
• Brothers, Lloyd Gramling and his wife Pat of Newcastle, Larry and his wife Katrina of OKC
• One brother-in-law Donnie Flatt of Newcastle
• Grandchildren, Kimberly McDavid, Ryan Brown, Tony, Christian, Alec, Micah, Seth, Shannon and Amy
• And a host of loving family members, church family and friends