Leslie David Owens

Leslie Owens, 72, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, at home, following a prolonged battle with kidney failure.

Leslie David Owens was born August 15, 1953, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Billie and Delores (Jacobs) Owens. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy for 14 years, completing NDT with certification as a welding inspector. Les married Garland Wake on March 1, 1976. They spent the first 18 years of their marriage in California, where Les continued to serve in the Navy, working in industrial radiology as a welding inspector. They then lived in Missouri for several years before settling in Iowa.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Garland; his children, Christy (Hugo) Lindblom of Arlington, Washington, and Arthor (Angie) Owens of Clearfield, Iowa; 4 grandchildren; a brother, 2 sisters; nieces and nephews.

Leslie’s cremated remains will be buried at sea.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

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