Name: Visitation for Leonard Wade "Lenny" Devick
Start: 2015-01-02T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-03T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Larson-Nelson Funeral Home

Devick, Leonard "Lenny" Wade Age 69, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born on August 25, 1945 in Aurora, IL, the son of Lyle and Doris (Cryder) Devick. Lenny was united in marriage on May 11, 1984 in Yorkville, IL to Deidre Jan Gibson and they spent the next 30 happy years together. He attended grade schools in the Yorkville area and was a 1963 graduate of Yorkville High School. Mr. Devick proudly served his country during the war in Vietnam as a member of the 1st Calvary Division in the United States Army. Lenny was a land developer and real estate broker in the Kendall County area for over 40 years. He was a long time member of Helmar Lutheran Church in Newark, IL. Lenny enjoyed golfing, boating, vacationing and spending time with his family and friends. He loved to tell a good story and had an infectious laugh that could be heard from afar. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Deidre "Deed" Devick of Yorkville, IL; his son, Laird (Joey) Devick of Naperville, IL; his two grandchildren, Logan and Makenna; his brother-in-law, Jim Dirst of Yorkville, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Doris Devick; and his sister, Sandra Dirst. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, IL with Pastor James Molstre officiating. Interment will follow in the Aux Sable Cemetery in Minooka, IL. Friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (630)553-7611 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by Beacon News on Dec. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Devick

11 Entries

Chrissy Olkiewicz

January 8, 2015

I am so saddened to hear about Len's passing. I just found out from my co-worker. He was such a sweet man. I'm so glad I gave him a hug the last time I drew his blood. I've been on medical leave since then. He was in my prayers and in my children's special intentions for bedtime prayers. I truly hope he didn't suffer too much. We will continue to pray for his family and friends. God bless

Karen-Bob Meyer

January 1, 2015

Deed and Laird
Bob remembers the 58 White Chevy
the many different Ag trips, great times
some fun some not. Bob says always
would call each other by their Dads
names, fun memories.
Karen-I remember Lenny playing piano
and a tap dancer he was pretty
good, so long ago. Having a difficult
time writing this seems like the days
are numbered. We are all so Blessed
to have been able to see each other last
year (50 reunion).
Bob and I still remember your Wedding Day.
Our Prayers are with You both at this
very difficult time Bob says call if
need anything.
God Bless
Karen and Bob

Larry Mattison

December 31, 2014

Deed and Liard, I am so sorry, to lose Lenny as a great friend. Lenny was always there for me and gave me hope in my time of need. My only wish is that I could have returned the kindness he showed me in his time of need. I will always remember his coffee shop stories and for being golf buddy's. Set up a 9am tee time in heaven,so we can play when I get there! Don't forget your yellow range water balls. Larry Mattison

December 31, 2014

Our prayers and sympathy to Deed and Laird and family. We are so very sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. We will be forever grateful for Lenny's wonderful and constant friendship with Larry Mattison during his cancer treatment.Larry said he was a major reason why he kept going when he would get down. Lenny would call him and make a tee time for golf every week to get Larry out. He will treasure that friendhip forever. How ironic that the same disease would take Lenny and so tragically fast. May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time and treasure all those wonderful memories of such a caring man.
Ken & April Morganegg
Drew & Tiffany (Mattison) Morganegg & Family
Bart & Kristeen Morganegg & Family

Colleen (Dooley) Henson

December 31, 2014

Dear Deed and Laird,
I am so sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. May the wonderful memories you have provide comfort and peace in the difficult times ahead. God bless and keep you....RIP Lenny.

john benson

December 31, 2014

Deed - sorry to hear of Lenny's passing - may you find joy in your memories

December 31, 2014

Dear Deed> I cannot tell you how my hear breaks for you!! Seems just like yesterday we were drinking bloody Mary's at
your house. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Doty

Karen Nicholls

December 31, 2014

From a former Yorkville High School graduate (1963): So many happy memories of Lenny and his infectious and mischievous smiles. I'm sure Lenny will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Rex

December 31, 2014

Never knew how we ended up being friends, but we did. I guess we could blame it on a rusted out 55 Chevy that I wrecked before we completed it. I cherish the last few years when Mary and I got together with him and Deed! Prayers for Deed and the Devick family. Len, we will see you down the road.

Jaimie Gregory

December 31, 2014

Deed-

I am sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you during this difficult time.

J.T. Johnson

December 31, 2014

Lenny and I rode the bus into Chicago May 10th 1967, then took the train to Fort Leonard Wood and drank a few beers on the way to the Army. We both were helicopter mechanics and saw each other in Vietnam. I'll keep the memories but you will be missed!!!

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