Birth : 16 May 1929 Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska, USA
Death : 2 Dec 1982 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Burial : Crawford Cemetery, Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate : 42.7181015, -103.4052963
Description : Wendell Francis Leeling
May 16,1929-Dec 2,1982

Ex-Jockey Leeling Was Buried Monday

The funeral of Wendell Leeling, former Ak-Sar-Ben jockey champion, was held Monday in his native town of Harrison, Nebr. Leeling, 55, died of cancer last week in A Denver hospital, it was reported by Omaha friends. He also had been the track superintendent at the Ruidoso Downs and Sunland Park in New Mexico. Survivors include his wife Carol, and two sons.

Leeling, Ak’s leading jockey in 1954, quit riding competitively about 15 years ago and turned to a career of racetrack management, concentrating on the running surfaces. Leeling was in charge... Read More

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  • Where is Wendell Francis Leeling's memorial?

    Wendell Francis Leeling's memorial is located at: Crawford Cemetery, Crawford, Dawes County, USA.

  • When did Wendell Francis Leeling death?

    Wendell Francis Leeling death on 2 Dec 1982 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Wendell Francis Leeling's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.7181015
    Longitude: -103.4052963

Family Members:

Parent

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Lawrence Leeling

(1893 - 1955)

Spouse

Siblings

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Gordon Kenneth Leeling

(1921 - 1984)

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Roy Laverne Leeling

(1924 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crawford Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7181015, -103.4052963

2. Saint John Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6680984, -103.3964005

3. Fort Robinson Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6594850, -103.4680050

4. Harvey Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6455994, -103.3625031

5. Wanda Highway Gravesite
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6535800, -103.2655800

6. Whitney Cemetery
Whitney, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7705994, -103.2564011

7. Union Star Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -103.5597000

8. Glendale Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6130981, -103.5389023

9. Parrish Family Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5633000, -103.3703500

10. Bethel Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6850014, -103.1841965

11. Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery
Glen, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6054210, -103.5839530

12. Belmont Cemetery
Belmont, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5527992, -103.2964020

13. Bannan Family Cemetery
Harrison, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7196700, -103.6857000

14. Andrews Cemetery
Andrews, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7196700, -103.6857000

15. Highland Center Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6100006, -103.1258011

16. Shisler Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7930984, -103.0875015

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6646710, -103.0608510

18. Marsland Cemetery
Marsland, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4660988, -103.2838974

19. Bodarc Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7994700, -103.7784500

20. Greenwood Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8272018, -103.0239029

21. Calvary Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224983, -103.0085983

22. Montrose Cemetery
Montrose, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9213860, -103.7302690

23. Grace Episcopal Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8267000, -102.9996000

24. Hillcrest Cemetery
Fall River County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0398500, -103.3367160