 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
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