Leonard J DeWispelare

Leonard J. DeWispelare, 90, of Schuyler, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home of natural causes.

There will be no public viewing.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS AND STATUES, the family requests memorials In Care of the Family for later designation.

Leonard was born on the farm south of David City on January 28, 1933 to Frank and Ann ( Novak) DeWispelare. He was the oldest of three siblings. He attended District 14 school. Leonard never finished high school, as his dad needed help with the farm. Leonard fell in love with the love of his life, Ollie Horacek. On their first date, he rode his horse over to Ollies house. They eventually married on November 6, 1951 at Holy Trinity Church, Brainard. Three children were born to this union.
Leonard farmed for many years, winning numerous farm awards for conservation and other agricultural acknowledgements. He was involved in 4-H and had a love for John Deere tractors and his livestock. He was an avid craftsman, making many items for the grandkids. Leonard farmed until 1987, when he moved to Schuyler and went to work for the Excel Packing Plant, where he was in maintenance. He retired from the Pack in 2004 after 20 years of service.

Leonard enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, making Rosettes, attending family reunions, gardening and raising many beautiful flowers. He always remembered special occasions by sending a card. He was a deeply religious man, attending Mass and praying his rosary daily. He was a member of Presentation Church (Marietta) for many years and following his father and grandfather before him, he became a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus with Tihen Council 1717 of David City.

Survivors include his Daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Kanton of Littleton, CO, Son:, Dennis (Cindy) DeWispelare of Columbus and their daughters: Amanda DeWispelare, Kelli (Shane) Augustin and children, Madison, Braxton and Dawson Augustin, Abby (TJ) Kotas and son, Maverick; Son: Gery (Kathy) DeWispelare of David City and children: Eric (Jackie) DeWispelare and children, Lydon, Cale, Damon and Ollie, Jared (Paula) DeWispelare and children, McKie, Niles, LeLia and EmRyn; Megan (Eric) Cattau and Beauden and Seth (Brittany) DeWispelare and children, Natalie, Aubrie, Koen and Sutton. Sister, RoseLee Topil of Lincoln, and Sister-in-law, Pat DeWispelare of David City.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, wife in 1997, brother, Don DeWispelare, and brother-in-law, Bob Topil.