Axel, Leon V. age 66 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by parents, Herb Sr. & Adel; brothers, Herb Jr. & Cary; sister, Trisha. Survived by significant other, Kay; children, Anita (James) Dahlin, Sheri Hester, Sonny (Juanita) Axel; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Gary, Clayton & David; sisters, VerRine, Wendy & Candace. Per Leon's request, no formal service will be held. Private interment.