Daniel C. Leonard, 62 of Kansas City, MO, passed away on April 16, 2026 at 10:15 pm. He was a caring, loving, thoughtful soul, that always had a smile and laugh that was contagious.
Daniel was born in Bethesda, MD on June, 14, 1963. He spent his schooling years in El Dorado Springs, MO, Harrisonville, MO, and graduated from Van Horn High School in Independence, MO.
His career path took him to the US Navy where he became an E4 Boiler Tech, and upon leaving the US Navy he worked in the Kansas City Public School District as a Boiler Tech. He enjoyed living a carefree life, and was delighted to live every day to its fullest. His departure has left all his friends and family with a huge hole that will forever be empty. He relished all opportunities to help others, and he will be missed by everyone, fortunate enough to have known and shared time with him.
His mother Anna Mae (Nester) Leonard, father Daniel Kendall, and sister Marian “Carolyn” (Leonard) Martin preceded him in death, and he is survived by his stepfather Jerl Junior Leonard of El Dorado Springs, MO. He is also survived by his siblings Gillis Leonard and fiancé Jill of Columbia, MO, Lana McIntosh and husband Roger of Camdenton, Edna DeFreece and husband Chris of Kansas City, MO, Jeri Mills and husband Link of Oak Grove, MO, and 5 nieces and 4 nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm at Royer Funeral Home, 100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO 64029.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO.