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Leonard Frank Speicher
20 May 1914 – 27 Mar 2001
| Birth | 20 May 1914 |
| Death | 27 Mar 2001 |
| Cemetery | Saint Bonaventure Cemetery Columbus , Platte County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Don on 26 Nov 2007 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18086075 |
Bio
Son of Nicholas & Evelyn (Polak) Speicher. He attended St. Francis Academy and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School. After graduation, he worked in a bakery before joining the US Army on April 2, 1942. Leonard served in the following battles and campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe where he was in demolitions. He was decorated with the Purple Heart for and injury received on July 4, 1944 in France, the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Service Arrowhead and the EAME Ribbon. He was discharged on October 23, 1945. He returned to Columbus and went to work for the Columbus Brewery. After leaving the brewery, Leonard went to work at Behlen Manufacturing as a sheet metal worker. He married Teresa Santner on December 14, 1968. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, the VFW, and the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Memorials may be directed to: American Legion Higgins Project or the Columbus Hospital Skilled Care Unit. Leonard is survived by: Neices - Elaine Dvorak and Ruth Bierman Nephew - Edwin Speicher Numerous cousins Leonard was preceded in death by: Father - Nicholas Speicher Mother - Evelyn (Polak) Speicher Wife - Teresa (Santner) Speicher Brother - Clarence Speicher Brother - Elmer Speicher Sister - Irene Speicher Sister - Loretha Brunken
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- Irene R. Speicher 1907–1907
- Clarence Joseph Speicher 1908–1981
- Elmer August Speicher 1911–1985
- Loretha Martha Speicher Brunken 1916–1998
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