Leonard F. Schmidt, 93, of Cato, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, September 22, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born in Syracuse June 18, 1927, son of the late, George Schmidt, and, Loretta Haley Schmidt. He was the former owner and founder of Increda-Meal Nutrition Bars in Cato, now known as Nutrition Bar Confectioners which is still run by Len's family. He was a pilot having owned several planes, two of those being a BT-13, and a PT-19. He enjoyed golfing, and his winters in Orlando Florida.

He is predeceased by 3 brothers, Art Schmidt, Ed Schmidt, Bud Schmidt, 2 sisters, Beatrice Butler, and, Lillian Littlefield.

Survived by his wife of 72 years, Jeannie Ingersoll Schmidt, son, Mark Schmidt, (Tammy), three Grandsons, Lenny (Corrine) Schmidt of Cato, Marky (Carrie) Schmidt of Cato, and, Jeffery (Cheryl) Schmidt of Phoenix, sister in law, Dorothy Hopkins, 7 Great Grandchildren, Triton Schmidt, Luna Schmidt, Mira Schmidt, Cora Schmidt, Everly Schmidt, Tyler Schmidt, and, Oakley Schmidt, as well as several nieces, and, nephews.

A memorial service will take place at the First United Methodist Church, 1408 NY-Rt 176, Fulton, NY 13069 , at 3:00 PM . Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato, is in care of the arrangements. www.catoredcreek.com