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Leonard Leroy Sisel

Birth	:	27 Feb 1931 Loma, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 2018 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0746994, -97.0242004
Description	:	Leonard Leroy Sisel was born on February 27, 1931, in Loma, Nebraska to John and Mary (Divis) Sisel and passed away on July 20, 2018, in Lincoln at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 23 days. Leonard grew up in the Loma area and attended Dwight Public School. On August 15, 1951, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. He was sent to Korea, where he was a machine gunner in the front lines with Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, for a year. On July 18, 1952, enemy artillery wounded three Marines, including Leonard. He received the... Read More	Leonard Leroy Sisel was born on February 27, 1931, in Loma, Nebraska to John and Mary (Divis) Sisel and passed away on July 20, 2018, in Lincoln at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 23 days. Leonard grew up in the Loma area and attended Dwight Public School. On August 15, 1951, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. He was sent to Korea, where he was a machine gunner in the front lines with Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, for a year. On July 18, 1952, enemy artillery wounded three Marines, including Leonard. He received the Korean Service medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. Leonard was honorably discharged on August 14, 1954. On December 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Edith C. Hotovy at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight. The couple lived in Lincoln for four years. He worked for Bud Irons Construction where he was a heavy equipment operator including digging the basement for the governor’s mansion. In 1958, Leonard and Edith began their farming operation and Leonard also sold NC+ seed corn until 2006. He also worked at Hughes Brothers for five years. Leonard coached Dwight Legion Baseball for 10 years. He loved Husker football, deer hunting, squirrels and the great outdoors. He was a lifelong member of Assumption Catholic Church and a member of Dwight American Legion Post #110 for 64 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Sisel; two brothers, Louis and Ray; three sisters, Elsie Stava, Gladys Jakub, and Irene Vrbka. Leonard is survived by his wife of 63 years Edith; four children and their spouses, Susie Kotera and husband Al, Lincoln, Shari Havlovic and husband Greg, Brainard, Steve Sisel and wife Susan, Dwight and Scott Sisel and wife Angie, Bee; seven grandchildren, Casey Kotera and wife Kristin, Matthew Kotera and wife Chelsea, Shane Sisel and wife Heather, Shelby Schomerus and husband Kyle, Kylee Chapek and husband Brandon, Evan Sisel and Katie Sisel; three great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dennis and Arlene Stastny; sister-in-law, Connie Hotovy, and brother-in-law Jim Vrbka.

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Where is Leonard Leroy Sisel's memorial?
Leonard Leroy Sisel's memorial is located at: Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, Butler County, USA.
When did Leonard Leroy Sisel death?
Leonard Leroy Sisel death on 20 Jul 2018 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leonard Leroy Sisel's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0746994
Longitude: -97.0242004

Family Members:

Parent

John M. Sisel

(1892 - 1972)

Mary A. Divis Sisel

(1899 - 1993)

Spouse

Edith C. Hotovy Sisel

(1935 - 2019)

Siblings

Louis A. Sisel

(1923 - 2013)

Raymond J. Sisel

(1925 - 1989)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0746994, -97.0242004

2. Union Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006

3. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

5. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Loma, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1335983, -96.9460983

6. Union Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

7. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

8. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

9. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

10. Old Catholic Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

11. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

12. Oak Creek Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1656000, -96.9410000

13. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

14. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

15. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

16. Valparaiso Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0758018, -96.8471985

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0675011, -96.8407974

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

19. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

20. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

21. Jensen Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0894012, -96.8300018

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0163994, -96.8439026

23. Ulysses Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

24. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610