Len Leonard Bond, 81, of Leasburg, MO, formerly of Steelville, MO passed away March 21, 2009 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born May 14, 1927 in St. Louis to Edgar and Ruby (Frith) Bond. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for nine years and the Army Reserve for four years. Len worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone and retired in 1977 moving to Steelville. He was honored to make the very first cell phone call. For many years he was a Boy Scout Leader in St. Louis. He was a past member of the Kiwanis Club in Steelville, a member of the VFW of Owensville, MO and a member of the Steelville and Sullivan Masonic Lodges. In the 1980's, Len was the chairman of the Democratic Party of Crawford County. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Sally of the home; David and family of St. James, MO, Timothy and family of Steelville, MO, Donna and family, Debbie and family, Perry and family, Gina and family and Tina and family; fifteen grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Daniel, a brother, Fred Bond and one sister, Anna Johnston. Visitation was from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Masonic rites were held at 7:00 p.m. by the Lebanon Lodge of Steelville. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Paul Lathum officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" was sung by grand-daughter, Jackie Mash and "It is Well With My Soul" was sung by Rev. Paul Lathum. Committal prayer and burial were in the Meramec Hills Cemetery at Cuba, MO. Military Honors were given by the U.S. Navy and the VFW Post 5608 of St. James. Casket bearers were Tim Bond, Danny Bond, Perry Brunetti, Miles Yeary, Mark Mash and Jeffrey Tarrant. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.