Leslie E. Birkmaier, age 78 of Trumbull passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lynette Griswold Birkmaier. Born in Fairfield, Mr. Birkmaier was planetarium director for over 35 years at the Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Bridgeport. He very much enjoyed teaching children about the stars. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving stateside during the Korean War. In addition to his wife Lynette he is survived by his loving son Gary Birkmaier and his wife Lisa, grandson Karl Birkmaier, all of Newtown. He was predeceased by his brother, Artemas Theodore Birkmaier Jr. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2011 at a time to be announced in Long Hill United Methodist Church, 6358 Main Street, Trumbull. Interment will be private. Friends may call Thursday 5-7pm in the Redgate Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org ,
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