Leonard (Len) Edwin Roen

July 1, 1950 - November 11, 2025

From Bob IKennington:

Len served as a range control officer at Edwards for many years and was chief of the Range Operations Branch later in his career. He transitioned to contractor work after retirement from civil service and continued to support many flight test projects.

I worked with Len for many years and got to know him quite well. Both he and I joined the AIr Force shortly after getting drafted during the Vietnam War. I was sent to Edwards as an enlisted engineering aide and Len was sent to Edwards as an air traffic controller. I first met him when I worked on the B-1B project and Len was our RCO. We crossed paths many times later on in our careers at Edwards. 

From: Leonard Edwin Roen | Roseberry's Funeral Home

Leonard Edwin Roen

Leonard Edwin Roen 75 of Arkdale, WI passed away on 11/11/2025 at his home. Len was born on 7/1/1950 in Superior, WI, the son of Otto and Ruth Roen. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. After graduation he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Vietnam for 1 year. He worked at Edward’s Air Force Base, Kern County, CA, as an air traffic controller, and at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA. Retiring and returning to Wisconsin after 32 years of combined Military and Federal Civilian service. Len was a proud veteran and an avid Packer fan.

Len is survived by two daughters Becky (Dave) Jordan, and Katie (Patrick) Creelman, 5 grandchildren (Alyssa, Abigail, Emma, Rachel and Asher), and 2 great grandchildren (Amelia and Liam). Sisters Ginny (Ernie) Strum, Diane (Harold) Olson, Pam Turman, brother Peter (Renee) Roen, sister-in-law Sue Roen and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bobby, Richard, Roy, and Bruce.