Lyle L. Leonhardt

Lyle L. Leonhardt

Lyle Leonhardt Obituary

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Lyle L. Leonhardt, 70, of Hastings, NE died May 10, 2024 at Goldbeck Towers in Hastings, NE. There will be no services. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery near Trumbull, NE at a later date. 

Lyle was born on March 3, 1954, in Hastings, NE to Jacob Leonhardt Jr. and Melva (Adams) Leonhardt. He grew up in Hansen, NE and received his education at Hansen District 67 and Trumbull High School, graduating in 1972.

He is survived by his brother, Lamoine (Judith) Leonhardt; sister Jane Winroth; nieces Michelle (Todd) Olsen, Kelly (Aaron) O'Donnell; great-nephews Jacob Olsen, Ethan Olsen, Kane O'Donnell; and great-niece Quinn O'Donnell

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger W. Leonhardt, and nephew John Winroth.

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