Leno L. Martell

1951 - 2013

Leno L. Martell obituary, 1951-2013, Sioux Falls, SD

BORN

1951

DIED

2013

Leno Martell Obituary

Leno L. Martell

Leno LeMoyne Martell, 61, of Sioux Falls passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Avera McKennan Hospital. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 19, 2013 with visitation one hour prior to services at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Sioux Falls.

Leno was born October 21, 1951 in Parker, SD to parents LeMoyne and Marcene (Vietor) Martell. They moved to Sioux Falls where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969. He then entered the US Army, serving for two years in Thailand. Leno married Debbie Leitheiser in Las Vegas on February 14, 1977. The couple resided in Sioux Falls where they raised their two daughters, Jill and Becky. Leno's 40 years of service at John Morrell and Company instilled a good sense of responsibility and accountability in the girls. When he retired in 2010, he loved not having to report to work at 5:00 AM six days a week.

Leno's favorite past time was playing the part of "Norm" most afternoons with friends at the Upper Cut. He also enjoyed watching football, hunting and fishing. Leno and Debbie loved to travel with family and friends. They enjoyed many winter vacations to the tropical climates in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

Leno is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters, Jill and Becky; grandchildren, Marquis Vaughn (12) and Gianna Jackson (1 ½); father, LeMoyne (Judy) Martell; sister, Jeannie (Greg) Ammon; brother, Monte (Shirley) Martell; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Leno was preceded in death by his mother, Marcene Martell and nephew, Wyatt Ammon.

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Published by Argus Leader on Jan. 18, 2013.
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Debbie and girls ~ So very sorry about your loss, Debbie. My prayers are for your peace and love to get through this.

SteveAnn

January 24, 2013

Debbie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Leno. We have fond memories of some great parties at Denny's barn. We want you to know you are in our thoughts at this time. Pat and Terry Comstock

Patricia Comstock

January 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Leno was a fun guy!
Blessings, Nancy Johnson

January 20, 2013

Debbie and Family-
Leno and I would compare our "chemo hair" as we both finished treatment around the same time. I know his "Cut" family will miss him immensely. I will light a Relay For Life luminaria in his honor this summer.
My sincere condolences, Lynne Griebel

Lynne Griebel

January 19, 2013

Dear Debbie, Although we haven't had much contact since high school, we were quite close in grade school and high school. I have memories of you and Leno and Shirley and Monte from the high school days. I want to express my sympathy and let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss.

Debbie Wehrkamp Sibbernsen

January 19, 2013

Debbie, Jill, Becky, Monte and family, Jeannie and family, and Uncle LeMoyne and Judy....I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of visits a few years ago and growing up with the Martells. Leno is going to missed by many. He was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Jeanene Kasten

January 19, 2013

what great memories of many years past we had.sorry for your loss see you on your stool beyond the pearly gates leno

linda petershagen

January 19, 2013

Becky and Jill and families... I know we didn't hang out much anymore but I remember the good old times of cards at the table and what not. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Jessica Lee

January 19, 2013

Deb, Monte, and family, so sorry to hear about Leno. He had a tough fight to the end and may you find peace in knowing he rests now and hurts no more. Our thoughts are with you and the family and all the great times we share together in traveling and the fond memories of those days. I hold them dear to my heart. With love and peace in the days ahead we will miss him too.

Angie,Rob,and Ivy Kraft

January 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Julie Smith

January 18, 2013

Debbie,

I am so sorry for your loss. Its not going to be the same in the neighborhood seeing Leno drive his yellow truck and wave. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters.

Bonnie Duffy

January 18, 2013

Deb and girls we are so sorry to here about Leno our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

January 18, 2013

Debbie, LeMoyne and family.... My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. I so enjoyed my last visit with him and 3 other cousins, a few years ago. I will make a donation to the American Cancer Society in his name.

Janet Viet (Vietor)

January 18, 2013

Debbie I am so sorry to hear about Leno..I just want you to know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Carpenter

January 18, 2013

Debbie I am so sorry to hear about Leno...You and your family will be in my heart and prayers.

Linda Carpenter

January 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time.

Amanda DeStigter

January 18, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.

Ken and Sandy Dunlap

January 18, 2013

Jeannie, Monte & Uncle LeMoyne. You are in our prayers. We had alot of good times. I know, that Loren is already sitting the stool next to him. We love you.

Connie & Jim Dent

January 18, 2013

Debbie & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Leno.
Please let me know if I can help.
Godspeed Leno. Wally

Ron Wallenstein

January 17, 2013

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