Leonard “Pete” Guerrant, 89, Owensville, formerly of Gerald and Spring Bluff, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 at Stonebridge Owensville.
He was born on Nov. 28, 1936, to the late Leonard Guerrant and Helen (Meyer) Guerrant.
He grew up in a row house in North St. Louis with his parents and siblings.
Pete served in the Army Reserves and worked for many years at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing.
He was united in marriage to Jackie. After marrying Jackie, the couple made their home in Warrenton. Their first daughter passed away in infancy, and three more daughters were born while the family lived there. They later moved to a larger farm in Spring Bluff, where their youngest daughter was born.
Pete embraced farm life, raising cattle, pigs, and chickens at various times. In the 1980s, Pete and his family moved to a smaller farm near Gerald, where they also operated a small retail business.
He and Jackie separated in the 1990s.
A back injury from a fall descending a tree in the mid-1960s caused mobility challenges that remained with Pete for much of his life, but they did not keep him from enjoying his family and the life he built.
Pete loved his cowboy hat, and at over six feet tall, he was already hard to miss. With that hat on, he stood out just a little more—it became part of how people knew and recognized him.
Pete took special pride in being a grandfather. He treasured time with his grandchildren and was always willing to step in and watch them when his daughters needed a helping hand.
Pete was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Helen; brothers and sisters, Lorine, Donald, Mitzi, Paul, Kenny, Wade, Bob and Jerry; and infant daughter, Cynthia.
He is survived by daughters,Valerie Schatz and husband Mark, Cheryl Schebaum and husband Merrill, Kris Guerrant and friend Glen Bade and Melinda Ludwig and husband Eric; grandchildren, Ashley Schebaum and husband Tim, Brittney Ecton and husband Jack, Austin Schebaum and wife Mia, Josh Ludwig and wife Sam and Brianna Ludwig and husband Court; great-grandchild, Evie Ecton; brothers, Dale Guerrant and Rahl Guerrant and wife, Carol; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
As his health declined later in life, Pete spent his final years receiving care at a facility.
In keeping with his final wishes, Pete chose to donate his body to science—a lasting gift that may help others for years to come.
No services are planned at this time.
Pete will be remembered for his love of family, his enjoyment of the simple pleasures of farm life, and his readiness for a good card game. His family will miss him and the many stories and memories he leaves behind.
