Leonor Fresnel Loree

1858–1940 (age 82)

Railroad Executive

Biography

Civil engineer Leonor Fresnel Loree brought steady judgment to the railroad industry, helping to build and reorganize lines like the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the Nickel Plate Road, and the Soo Line during a period of national expansion. Known for precise planning and a calm demeanor, he guided crews through modernization and helped raise safety and operational standards.

In retirement he remained a resource for younger executives, offering counsel on mergers and the long view of transportation infrastructure, and today Rosedale Cemetery marks his resting place as a testament to a life devoted to keeping trains moving.

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