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Leo Lenihan Obituary
February 20, 1929 - July 31, 2024
Leo F. Lenihan, age 95, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away July 31, 2024, at Marquis Place in Elkhorn, NE. Leo was born February 20, 1929, in Council Bluffs to the late George and Mary E, (Flynn) Lenihan. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1947. Leo proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He married Rita Kuhnel on October 17, 1953. They were blessed with four children, Pat, Mary Ann, Tim, and Jim. Leo was a clerk for the Illinois Central Railroad for 39 years retiring in 1986. After retirement, Leo worked for Ray's Transfer. He was a life-time member St. Patrick Catholic Church and a 57-year member of the American Legion Post #2.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Rita in 2020; daughters-in-law, Tracy, and Kelly Lenihan; sister, Margaret Maloney; and brothers, George, Jr., John, and Joe.
Leo is survived by his children, Pat (Deb) Lenihan of Elkhorn, Mary Ann (Kevin) Rose of Bettendorf, IA, Tim Lenihan of Omaha, Jim (Julie) Lenihan of Overland Park, KS; 15 grandchildren, Kellen (Sarah) Lenihan, Connor Lenihan, Cory Lenihan, Madysen Lenihan, Alexis (Anthony) Bribriesco, Kyle (Nikkole) Rose, Carleigh (Adam) Hanson, Kelsey (Tom) Hartog, Marcus Lenihan, Jenna (Brian) Sunderman, Jeff (Anna) Lenihan, Grady Lenihan, Griffin Lenihan, Ashley (Jake) Lutjemeier, Jordan Toft; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Jeanné (Don) Muffley of Council Bluffs; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, August 9, 2024, at 1 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. The Mass will be live streamed on the St. Patrick Catholic Church Facebook page. INTERMENT: St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors tendered by the American Legion Post #2. A lunch will follow at St. Patrick's Church. VISITATION with the family, one hour prior to the mass on Friday, at the church.
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Terry Weare
August 9, 2024
My condolences to Team Lenihan for your lloss. I remember your father as a kind man and an avid supporter of his family's athletic endeavors. I enjoy numerous memories of playing basketball with Pat, coaching Tim on the St. Patrick's grade school basketball team and a misadventure involving car keys when Jim visited me in Oregon with an old friend. In my careers an educator I have learned that families like yours don't happen by accident. Your father was a great family man. Again, my condolences.
Jay BRAMMAN
August 7, 2024
Very sad to hear about your dad´s passing.
Your mom and dad were wonderful people to live next door to us. Mom really treasured their friendship. I´m sorry Karen and I are not able to be at his services. We are in Virginia visiting grandchildren. We weren´t able to go to your mom´s funeral, we were out of town as well. I´m glad you guys had a lot of time with Leo .. I love you all.. peace be with you.
David Carlson
August 7, 2024
It was my great pleasure to get to know Leo while I worked at Maple Ridge. I discovered the Lenihan's and both my Mom and Dad's families were friends from Council Bluffs. Leo was a great person to spend time with, and had a great smile. I will miss him !
Kathy Hromadka
August 6, 2024
Leo and Rita were wonderful people! We always enjoyed seeing them in Council Bluffs or in Destin, Florida. May the Perpetual Light shine upon him and may he rest in peace, Amen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Leo and his family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Joe and Kathy Hromadka
M S
August 6, 2024
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