Lenny (Henry Leonard) Carter

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove.

Lenny (Henry Leonard) Carter, age 86 of Walnut Grove passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the Sanford Hospital in Tracy, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home with a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment is in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent via www.walnutgrovefuneralhome.com. The Walnut Grove Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Lenny (Henry Leonard) Carter was born to Charles and Ada (Hahn) Carter on November 19, 1921 and grew up on a farm southwest of Walnut Grove, MN. He attended the Holly Country School District #15 until 8th grade and then finished high school in Walnut Grove, graduating in 1939. Following high school, he attended one year at the Tulsa Aircraft Mechanic School. After mechanic school, Lenny enlisted in the Navy, where he served as a tail-gunner and machinist mate. He maintained and flew on B-24 airplanes in the Pacific Theatre during WWII, based in Africa. Lenny had a passion for flying. He obtained his pilot's license, owned several different airplanes, and gave airplane rides to anyone who asked. Lenny also enjoyed fishing and went on many fishing trips. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946, Lenny returned to Walnut Grove and farmed with his brothers, Paul and Jim. They raised cattle, corn, soybeans, and small grains. In later years he farmed with Paul, Jim, and nephew Craig. He also ran the township road grader for Holly Township during the 60's. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and served as a past President of the Council.

Lenny is survived by his sister Louise Malmberg (Walnut Grove); sisters-in-law: Jeane Carter (Walnut Grove) and Janice Carter (Tracy); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Paul, Charles, and James; infant sister Marjorie; and brother-in-law Arthur Malmberg. Lenny was known for his kind and giving spirit, his willingness to offer a helping hand, and his appreciation for family and friends. He will be missed.