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Carl Herbert Leed, 93, a resident of the Highlands Nursing Center, passed away on August 11, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born in Adamstown, Pa., he was the son of George M. and Gertrude (Stauffer) Leed.

He graduated from the former Terre Hill High School, Shippensburg University, and Columbia University.

He was a World War II veteran and graduated from the Army War College at Carlisle.

Carl was a lifetime employee of G. W. Bollman and Co. Inc., Adamstown, and retired as corporate treasurer. During his working years, he was a member of the Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals.

He was the original chairman and member of the Denver Planning Commission.

He served many years as treasurer of Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver, Pa., where he was a member.

Carl was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, teaching his children and grandchildren good values.

He was interested in sports, especially golf and baseball.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Miller) Leed. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in December. He is also survived by children Jeffrey A., husband of Faye (Miller) Leed, Wyomissing; Nancy J., wife of Larry Zeamer, Lititz; and Carin L., wife of Brian Latshaw, Wernersville. He had 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by a brother, Donald, Denver, and was predeceased by a brother Dean S., Florida.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 10 to 11 am at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 420 Main Street, Denver. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am, with Pastor C. Michael Roney officiating. Interment will take place in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

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