Name: Visitation
Start: 2020-01-18T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-18T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth

BORN

May 5, 1933

DIED

January 13, 2020

AGE

LOCATION

Plymouth, Minnesota

Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels - Plymouth Chapel Obituary

Our brave and kindhearted Len passed away at home in Robbinsdale on January 13th, 2020 at age of 76. Summer resident of Horseshoe Lake in Merrifield, MN. Born May 5th, 1943 in Detroit Lakes MN. Graduate of Detroit Lakes High School in 1961. US Army veteran and served as Military Policeman guarding nuclear equipment in West Germany during the Vietnam conflict. Died of CLL, Metastatic Melanoma and lung cancer. Fisherman extraordinaire, master lefse maker, deer and goose hunter, builder of loon habitats, gardener, Cub/Boy Scout leader, volunteer for Kid Pack and Northport School. Worked on family farm, as lineman for Northern Pacific Railroad, Retired as electronic technician from AT&T and Qwest. Vice President of CWA local union 7250. Member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Plymouth, MN. Preceded in death by parents Jacob and Eleanor, brother Wallace, in laws Stuart and Clio Hatch. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Susan, son Brian Leland and wife Lisa, daughter Lori and husband Michael Jacobwith, grandchildren Stuart and Grace Leland, Cameron, Lauren and Kaitlin Jacobwith. Brothers Paul Leland (Virginia), Peter Leland (Fran), and sister Corrine Haider (Dennis); as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends that provided prayers and support. Special thanks to Dr. Joe Sicora, Dr. Robert Schneidewend, Heather, Dr. Mark Solfelt, Connie and the North Memorial Hospice team. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, January 18 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 12235 Old Rockford Rd. Visitation at church 9-11 AM. Memorials preferred to Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth or North Memorial Hospice.

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So very sorry to hear about Lens passing. He was one of the 7250 greats! Len not only served the Union members as Vice President of 7250, around 1990 Len was elected 7250 President, which he served as until he was transfered to another area for work. (sorry I dont have the exact dates).

Our thoughts are with the Leland family during this difficult time. Thanks Len for your service to our country, and to the members of 7250. Rest In Peace. ~Shari Wojtowicz, President on behalf...

Shari Wojtowicz

January 22, 2020 | MN | Coworker

Sue, so sorry for your loss. Mary Deyoe told me about it. Gail Hokemeir

January 20, 2020

My parent could never talk about their travels to Germany without mentioning Lenny and Sue. Rest in peace.

RICH MILLER

January 17, 2020 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | Friend

My deepest sympathies to the entire family.....Len was a wonderful man...I cannot remember a summer at the lake without having a memory, or two, of him, talking about fishing, flowers, kids and grandkids. He will always be wonderfully remembered......

Cindy Lampl

January 17, 2020 | West Fargo, ND | Friend

God bless Lenny and his family. I had the pleasure of working with Lenny and he was a very wonderful man. Praying for your family. Love, Pam Kovar

January 16, 2020

When I think of Lenny, I think of gentleness and generosity. Lenny had such a gentle kind way about him...so warm, always smiling. Lenny was so generous with his gifts to his family and friends. Produce from the garden...his tomatoes and raspberries! Oh! My! His production from the kitchen...lefse! Yum! And most importantly, Lenny always made me feel welcome. I remember him most fondly. Rosemary

Rosemary Harriott

January 15, 2020 | Ada, OK | Friend

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Rosemary Harriott

January 15, 2020 | Ada, OK | Friend

We will sure miss Len as our neighbor on Horseshoe Lake! He was the most pleasant, kindhearted person we have ever met. He was always there to lend a helping hand whenever needed. You were a great man Len and you will be deeply missed by all!

Dennis & Missy Erickson

January 14, 2020 | Maple Grove, MN | Neighbor

Leonard Albert Leland

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