Died Friday February 25, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Omaha
Leonard was born March 23, 1935 in Orchard, Nebraska. His mother died at an early age so he was raised by his father Arthur and step-mother Eunice on a farm outside of Neligh. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served until 1957. He spent time in France where he met his future wife Erika Keller. They were married in Texas on April 1, 1958. The couple moved to Fremont after their marriage. Leonard worked as a sheet metal worker in Omaha for over 40 years and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local #3
Leonard was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #200 in Fremont and the American Legion Post #70 in West Point.
Survivors:
Wife - Erika of Fremont
Sons - Frank (Bev) Coover of Fremont
James Coover of Fremont
Randy (Shellie McGlade) Coover of Springfield
Grandchildren - Zachariah, Moriah, Adam, Cainan
Sister - Elaine Lund of South Dakota
Sisters-in-law - Lillyanne Coover of Verdigre
Marcy Coover of Norfolk
Pat Coover of Norfolk
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, son, granddaughter Krisan, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
The funeral will be 1pm, Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard will be rendered at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be Sunday, with the family present from 2pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Ed Kovar
Fremont, NE Sunday, February 27, 2022 Leonard was a good young friend of my dad, and our family. He even helped pave our driveway almost 50 years ago. When I first met him he reminded me of the actor James Dean. Enjoyed seeing him in the last few years at the casino where he enjoyed always showing me his winnings tickets.Our prayers and sympathy to all of you!