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Leonard Vellek

Birth	:	12 May 1933 Scotland, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	2 Dec 2020 Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Martins Cemetery, Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3410988, -98.1830978
Description	:	Leonard Vellek was born on May 12, 1933 in Scotland, South Dakota, to parents Ralph and Helen (Mach) Vellek. He attended Tyndall High School, graduating in 1951. Leonard attended the University of South Dakota from 1951 to 1953 before being drafted into the United States Army from October 1953 to October 1955 during the Korean conflict. Leonard played in the 147th Army Band during his service. After his honorable discharge, Leonard returned to USD from 1955-1957. He then attended University of Wichita in Kansas and University of Minnesota-Minneapolis from 1958-1959. Leonard taught band at Scotland Public Schools from 1959-1967.... Read More	Leonard Vellek was born on May 12, 1933 in Scotland, South Dakota, to parents Ralph and Helen (Mach) Vellek. He attended Tyndall High School, graduating in 1951. Leonard attended the University of South Dakota from 1951 to 1953 before being drafted into the United States Army from October 1953 to October 1955 during the Korean conflict. Leonard played in the 147th Army Band during his service. After his honorable discharge, Leonard returned to USD from 1955-1957. He then attended University of Wichita in Kansas and University of Minnesota-Minneapolis from 1958-1959. Leonard taught band at Scotland Public Schools from 1959-1967. He then served at the band director for Huron Public Schools from 1967 to 1989. During his tenure as band director, he also played in numerous dance bands and night clubs throughout the Midwest and Arizona with the Al Douglas Trio with Doug Almond and Tom Fritz. Leonard played in the Joplin Missouri Symphony, Lewis and Clark Symphony, Minneapolis Civic Symphony, South Dakota American Legion Band, and played and directed the Huron Municipal Band. Leonard was past president of the South Dakota Bandmasters Association and Phi Beta Mu-Honorary Band Director’s Fraternity. Leonard was also a member of NARD (National Association of Rudimental Drummers). In 1988, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the South Dakota High School Activities Association. In June of 1958, Leonard married Patricia Whalen in Flandreau, South Dakota. Patricia passed away in 1979. Leonard was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. He served as the church organist for many years. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia; his daughter Gay Lynne Entwisle in 2019; siblings, Dr. Don (Ita) Vellek and Dorothy Schaefer.

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Where is Leonard Vellek's memorial?
Leonard Vellek's memorial is located at: Saint Martins Cemetery, Huron, Beadle County, USA.
When did Leonard Vellek death?
Leonard Vellek death on 2 Dec 2020 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leonard Vellek's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3410988
Longitude: -98.1830978

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph C. Vellek

(1896 - 1963)

Helen A. Mach Vellek

(1902 - 1982)

Spouse

Patricia Colleen “Patty” Whalen Vellek

(1939 - 1979)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Dorothy Mae Vellek Schaefer

(1925 - 2011)

Children

GayLynne Marie Vellek Entwisle

(1963 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 44.3410988, -98.1830978

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Coordinate: 44.3289110, -97.9165710

15. Broadland Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5005000, -98.3380800

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Coordinate: 44.5005989, -98.3380966

17. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2341003, -97.9559021

18. Wolsey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4000015, -98.4546967

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Coordinate: 44.1775017, -98.3563995

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Coordinate: 44.5211000, -98.0323200

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22. Dixon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4122009, -97.9013977

23. Huron Colony Cemetery
Huron Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5670500, -98.2052900

24. Saint Williams Cemetery
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