John Leo LeBlanc, age 89, longtime resident of Virginia died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Virginia Care Center.  He was born January 7, 1933, in Crosby, MN the son of George and Mary LeBlanc.  He attended school in Crosby.  A veteran of the US Army, John served during the Korean War.  John was united in marriage to Ellen Anderson on June 17, 1955, in Virginia.   

            John worked as a drill operator at Inland Steel – retiring in 1997.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

            John is survived by his wife: Ellen; children: Kenneth (Laura) LeBlanc of Eveleth, MN, Debra Ann Houghton of Virginia, MN, Gail (Calvin) Potter of Wuori Twp., MN, Jacob (Julie) LeBlanc of Wuori Twp., MN, and Daniel (Kelly) LeBlanc of Taylors Falls, MN; brother: George (Nancy) LeBlanc of Crosby, MN; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter: Sheena MacDonald; daughter-in-law: Arvilla (Prasnicki) LeBlanc; and 6 siblings.

            There will be no formal services at this time. 

            Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia.  To express condolences on-line please see:  www.baumanfuneralhome.com.