Leonard D. Uller

Leonard “Lenny” Uller, 62, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Detroit, MI, Len was a man of boundless energy, intelligence, curiosity, and devotion—to his country, his career, and most of all, his family and friends. A proud graduate of Catholic Central High School, Len earned an ROTC scholarship at the University of Michigan, earning a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1997, where he traveled the world—seeking new experiences and cultures. During his active duty, Len served with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), where he played a key role in military law enforcement and counterintelligence operations, leading him to his next career adventure. In 1997, Len transitioned to the DEA as a Federal Agent, where he built a distinguished career until his retirement in 2016. During this time, he met his wife, Debi, and they married in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2001, building a life filled with adventure and bringing two of their greatest gifts into the world, Marc and Morgan. Despite an already full career, Len never lost his passion for military service. At the age of 50, he rejoined the Air National Guard with the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air Base in 2013, serving alongside his DEA career until he retired from the Guard in 2022. After leaving the DEA, Len earned a second Master’s degree and became a Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones from 2017 to 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, he returned to full-time active duty in 2020, assisting the state of Michigan with Health and Human Services. This ultimately led to his final role as a Director of the Michigan Health and Public Institute, working alongside MDHHS from 2021 until his passing. Beyond his professional life, Len was a gifted craftsman who could build or fix anything. He and Debi made the perfect team—she dreamed, and he made those dreams a reality. He passed these skills on to his children, both of whom share his creativity and drive. Len was incredibly proud of his kids, Marc, an Army ROTC cadet, and Morgan, who is pursuing her passion for music education. Len’s talent for bringing people together and turning complete strangers into lifelong friends was a running joke among those who knew him. He had the gift of gab and made connecting with others look effortless. Len had an incredible way of making everyone feel seen and valued. His ability to engage with people, no matter where he was, left a lasting impression on all who crossed his path. Len’s presence in this world was a gift—one that will be deeply missed. Semper Fi Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11th, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West, (Between Sheldon & Beck) Plymouth, MI. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 AM at Risen Christ Lutheran Church, 46250 Ann Arbor Road West, Plymouth, MI. Interment with military honors will be held on Monday, April 14th, 10:30 AM at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 West 34th Street, Ste. 920, Kansas City, MO 64111. To share a memory or message of condolence please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.

Leonard D. Uller

March 9, 1963 - March 26, 2025