Leonard J. Matiasek, age 83, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away January 8, 2010 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Private Family services will be held at a later date.　
Leonard was born October 26, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Anna (Zuehlke) Matiasek. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Leonard married Lenore Mehegan on January 31, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. They shared 57 happy years together. In 1975, they moved to Friendship from Chicago where he worked for the C & NW Railroad for 30 years as a Conductor. He was known to his friends and coworkers as "The Colonel". 　
Leonard loved spending time with his family and his dog Red. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and being outdoors. In his later years Leonard enjoyed playing computer games and feeding the birds.　
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Anna; one brother, George; and one sister, Gloria.
Survivors:
Wife: Lenore Matiasek of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lorelei (Terry) Palmer of St. Peter, Minnesota
Daughter: Linda Charles of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Loretta (Leroy) Briese of Westfield, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lorinda Leach of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchildren 11
Great-Grandchildren 15
Great Great Grandchildren 3
Sister: Irene (Ed) Dusek of Wilmington, Delaware
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
I am sorry to see that Leonard had passed. I remember him as being a funny man. He would always laugh at me when I did things backwards. My prayers go out to the family.
loretta so sorry to hear the passing of your father my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your famiky
Linda and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this sad time. It is so hard to let go of our loved ones. May God give you peace.
Dear family of Leonard, especially Mrs. Matiasek and daughter Lorinda, My heart goes out to you and may you always remember the good times. Love, Marylyn Ahlfeld
Linda I am sorry for your loss. I wil be thinking of you in your time of need.
Linda and family, sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences. Barb Dehmlow
Matiasek family – I only met Leonard a few times but had good conversations with him when he came into the courthouse. My sympathy to you all
Leonard was a very special man. I loved to see him and Lenore together always smiling and the sparkle in his eye. As you hold each other close remember Leonard, share you memories and love of him. God bless all of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love Peg