Dr. John L. Leedy, 98, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Wheaton College, died Monday March 7, 2005 in Johnson Medical Center at Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream. Born in Epworth, Iowa in 1906, Dr. Leedy followed his parent's academic pursuits and taught at Wheaton College from 1937 until his retirement in 1976. It was at Wheaton that he met his wife, Ruth Berg, who taught women's physical education at Wheaton. Dr. Leedy assisted his father in establishing the Wheaton College Black Hills Science Station in South Dakota. Dr. Leedy earned his Master's degree from Vanderbilt, and his doctorate of biology from the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Air Force between 1943-1945 during WWII. John lived in Wheaton and served on several city beautification commissions. He was a charter member of the Wheaton Bible Church. John and his wife Ruth spent many summers in their beloved cabin in Norway, which was their piece of heaven. Survivors include his son Jack, daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandchildren John and Kimberly of The Woodlands, Texas. Also niece Judy Benes of West Chicago. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday March 10th at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. A graveside service at Wheaton Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to John and Ruth Leedy Scholarship Fund at Wheaton College, 501 College Ave, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187-5593.