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In [[Missouri]], he met his future wife, the former Betty-Jo Sawyer (born September 24, 1928) of Framingham, [[Massachusetts]], whom he nicknamed “Sky.” She was attending Stephens College, a women’s [[liberal arts]] institution also in Columbia. The couple met at the First [[Baptist]] Church of Columbia. They married in Massachusetts on December 23, 1947, at the time of what was determined to have been the worst blizzard in the state in a half-century.​

In [[Missouri]], he met his future wife, the former Betty-Jo Sawyer (born September 24, 1928) of Framingham, [[Massachusetts]], whom he nicknamed “Sky.” She was attending Stephens College, a women’s [[liberal arts]] institution also in Columbia. The couple met at the First [[Baptist]] Church of Columbia. They married in Massachusetts on December 23, 1947, at the time of what was determined to have been the worst blizzard in the state in a half-century.​

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During [[World War II]], Lenard was chosen for the officer training school for the [[United States Navy]] at [[Notre Dame University]] in [[South Bend, Indiana|South Bend]], [[Indiana]]. He was a lieutenant with the amphibious forces in the Mediterranean, Middle East and African theaters.<ref name=mama/>​

During [[World War II]], Lenard was chosen for the officer training school for the [[United States Navy]] at [[Notre Dame University]] in [[South Bend, Indiana|South Bend]], [[Indiana]]. He was a lieutenant with the amphibious forces in the Mediterranean, Middle East and African theaters.<ref name=mama/>

 

==Career and political choices==​

==Career and political choices==​

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Lenard’s graduate thesis was on the impact of the [[Dallas]]-based Neiman Marcus Company on the southwestern United States. He was offered a position with the Nieman Marcus training program but soon left to return to Monroe, where he became advertising manager of former [[Governor]] [[James A. Noe]]’s KNOE [[radio]], since sold by the Noe heirs. Lenard became active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Jaycees), and the fledgling Louisiana [[Republican Party]].<ref name=obit/>​

Lenard’s graduate thesis was on the impact of the [[Dallas]]-based Neiman Marcus Company on the southwestern United States. He was offered a position with the Nieman Marcus training program but soon left to return to Monroe, where he became advertising manager of former [[Governor]] James Albert Noe’s KNOE [[radio]], since sold by the Noe heirs. Lenard became active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Jaycees, and the fledgling Louisiana [[Republican Party]].<ref name=obit/>​

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In the [1964 gubernatorial general election, he flew around the state with Republican] nominee [[Charlton Lyons]], a Shreveport oilman whom he called "Papa" Lyons, to interview the candidate for radio stations and [[newspaper]]s. Lyons was defeated by [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] [[John J. McKeithen]] but nevertheless waged the first determined Republican bid for governor since [[Reconstruction]].<ref name=obit/>​

In the [1964 gubernatorial general election, he flew around the state with Republican nominee [[Charlton Lyons]], a Shreveport oilman whom he called "Papa" Lyons, to interview the candidate for radio stations and [[newspaper]]s. Lyons was defeated by [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] [[John J. McKeithen]] but nevertheless waged the first determined Republican bid for governor since [[Reconstruction]].<ref name=obit/>​

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Lenard left KNOE and relocated to Shreveport to joine  the Atena Life Insurance Company  as its assistant general agent. He later became general agent for Pan American Life Insurance, having been responsible for the hiring and training of sales associates. He also worked as a recruiter and trainer for Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.<ref name=obit/>​

Lenard left KNOE and relocated to Shreveport to joine  the Atena Life Insurance Company  as its assistant general agent. He later became general agent for Pan American Life Insurance, having been responsible for the hiring and training of sales associates. He also worked as a recruiter and trainer for Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.<ref name=obit/>​

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As a past president of the Americanism Forum, Lenard engaged in public speaking, mostly before civic clubs and schools. One of his lectures was entitled "Fires of Tyranny." He also was the moderator of the Shreveport KWKH  radio program, ''Party Line.''<ref>"Conservative Speaker Set Tomorrow for Lions Club", ''Minden Press-Herald,'' August 3, 1966, p. 1.</ref>​

As a past president of the Americanism Forum, Lenard engaged in public speaking, mostly before civic clubs and schools. One of his lectures was entitled "Fires of Tyranny." He also was the moderator of the Shreveport KWKH  radio program, ''Party Line.''<ref>"Conservative Speaker Set Tomorrow for Lions Club", ''Minden Press-Herald,'' August 3, 1966, p. 1.</ref>​

 

==Political activities==​

==Political activities==

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On November 5, 1974, Lenard lost a race for the 4th congressional district seat on the Louisiana State Board of Education, a position vacated by Robert H. "Bob" Curry. The Democratic nominee, F .A. "Red" Davis, handily prevailed in a heavily Democratic year.<ref>''The Shreveport Times,'' November 6, 1974.</ref>​

On November 5, 1974, Lenard lost a race for the 4th congressional district seat on the Louisiana State Board of Education, a position vacated by Robert H. "Bob" Curry. The Democratic nominee, F .A. "Red" Davis, handily prevailed in a heavily Democratic year.<ref>''The Shreveport Times,'' November 6, 1974.</ref>​

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Lenard was succeeded on the commission by fellow Republican John P. Escude. In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 21, 1995, Escude defeated Republican Jeffrey D. Sadow, a [[political science]] professor at LSU in Shreveport, 4,697 votes (56.4 percent) to 3,628 (43.6 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref>​

Lenard was succeeded on the commission by fellow Republican John P. Escude. In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 21, 1995, Escude defeated Republican Jeffrey D. Sadow, a [[political science]] professor at LSU in Shreveport, 4,697 votes (56.4 percent) to 3,628 (43.6 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref>​

 

==Literary works==​

==Literary Works==​

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Lenard’s sentimental autobiography ''Papa Left Us But Mama Held Us Together'' received high reviews. Retired Judge Dan Sawyer of Shreveport evaluates Lenard’s work, accordingly, “a book for all ages. For the generation beginning its search in life, it serves as an example that anyone who keeps his/her eyes fixed on a goal can accomplish anything. To the mature generation it gives insights on life only maturity can understand and appreciate, but it will pry open the minds of all generations. The book is masterfully written. It has all the details of a biography written in the style of a fine novel. Mr. Lenard has the gift of choosing just enough descriptive language to paint a picture without losing the story in syrupy picturesque details.”<ref name=mama/>​

Lenard’s sentimental autobiography ''Papa Left Us But Mama Held Us Together'' received high reviews. Retired Judge Dan Sawyer of Shreveport evaluates Lenard’s work, accordingly, “a book for all ages. For the generation beginning its search in life, it serves as an example that anyone who keeps his/her eyes fixed on a goal can accomplish anything. To the mature generation it gives insights on life only maturity can understand and appreciate, but it will pry open the minds of all generations. The book is masterfully written. It has all the details of a biography written in the style of a fine novel. Mr. Lenard has the gift of choosing just enough descriptive language to paint a picture without losing the story in syrupy picturesque details.”<ref name=mama/>​

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For some fifty years, Lenard was a member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport. He was also affiliated with the Shreveport [[Kiwanis Club]]. He was a board member of the  [[Shreveport Symphony]].<ref name=obit/>​

For some fifty years, Lenard was a member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport. He was also affiliated with the Shreveport [[Kiwanis Club]]. He was a board member of the  [[Shreveport Symphony]].<ref name=obit/>​

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==Death==​

==Death==

Lenard died in Shreveport. In addition to his wife, he was survived by a daughter, Carla Dawn Lenard Frye (born 1951) and husband, Hollis A. Frye (born 1948) of [[Longview, Texas|Longview]], [[Texas]]; two sons, Brian Drury Lenard (born November 11, 1954) of Hammond, and Lloyd "Chip" Lenard of Shreveport; a grandson, Ian Frye of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], and a granddaughter, Holly Frye of Dallas.<ref name=obit/>​

Lenard died in Shreveport. In addition to his wife, he was survived by a daughter, Carla Dawn Lenard Frye (born 1951) and husband, Hollis A. Frye (born 1948) of [[Longview, Texas|Longview]], [[Texas]]; two sons, Brian Drury Lenard (born November 11, 1954) of Hammond, and Lloyd "Chip" Lenard of Shreveport; a grandson, Ian Frye of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], and a granddaughter, Holly Frye of Dallas.<ref name=obit/>​

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Services were held on June 13, 2008, at the Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel in Shreveport, with Dr. Larry Williams officiating and Dr. [[Scott Tatum]] assisting. Interment was in Section 5, lot 221, Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue in Shreveport.<ref name=obit/>​

Services were held on June 13, 2008, at the Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel in Shreveport, with Dr. Larry Williams officiating and Dr. [[Scott Tatum]] assisting. Interment was in Section 5, lot 221, Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue in Shreveport.<ref name=obit/>​

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