Obituary for Leonard L. Schwieger

Leonard L. Schwieger, 89, of Grand Island passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Service and celebration of Leonard's life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 7th, at All Faiths Funeral Home. There will be a visitation the evening before from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Leonard was born November 22, 1930, in Grand Island, the son of Walter and Emma (Knuth) Schwieger. He was raised and received his education in Grand Island, attending Lincoln Elementary, Walnut Jr. High, and graduated from Grand Island Senior High. On August 25, 1952, Leonard married Naomi Wiley. They made their home in Grand Island. Over the years Leonard was employed by Pepsi, Roberts Dairy and Island Land Handlers as a heavy equipment operator. Leonard was a very active member of the Platt Duetsche and loved to socialize. A favorite pastime was tinkering with his '53 Ford truck and in general just being in his garage. He was a great handyman, able to fix anything. Leonard enjoyed traveling and above all, enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids. Those who cherish his memory include his daughter-in-law, Deb Schwieger; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry (Patty) Schwieger of Omaha and Marty (Kellee) Schwieger of Grand Island; seven grandchildren, Erik, Derek, Emily, SaraAnn, Stephanee, Evan and Taylor; and a great-granddaughter, Sara Lynn. He was preceded by his wife, Naomi in 1993; parents; a son, Tony; and two brothers, Melvin and Gaylen. Memorials are suggested to the Central Nebraska Humane Society.