1929
Leonard
2013
Leonard Steckler
July 27, 1929 — October 31, 2013
Leonard Steckler, 84, Mandan, died October 31, 2013 at Sanford Hospital Bismarck with his family by his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Johnson Kuriappilly as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4:30 pm, a St. Anthony Verein Rosary at 5:00 pm and Parish Vigil at 5:30 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Leonard was born July 27, 1929 at St. Anthony, ND to John and Carolyn (Schmidt) Steckler, where he was raised and educated. He married Hildegard Fleck October 10, 1951 at St. Anthony Church, by Father Amandus Studer. Leonard was active in the St. Anthony parish where he was a member until 1995, when he became a member of Christ the King parish in Mandan, ND. He was a member of the St. Anthony Verein, St. Peter and Paul Verein of Fallon, Knights of Columbus and the Eagles. He was on various committees of farm organizations and was selected “Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year” in 1963.
Leonard and Hildegard farmed in the St. Anthony area until they moved to Mandan in 1993. After retiring, Leonard enjoyed helping on the farm and attending grandchildren’s sports and musical activities. Leonard and Hildegard enjoyed traveling, dancing (especially the Polka), square dancing and playing cards. He will be loved, missed and cherished by all.
Leonard will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years, Hildegard, Mandan; two sons, John (Gloria), St. Anthony; and Myron (fiancé Renita Berger), Bismarck; three daughters, Joyce (Jim) Saunders, Monticello, MN; Charlotte (Mark) Schmidt, Mandan; and Lenora (Lanny) Kenner, Bismarck; grandchildren, Emily (Matt) Kline, Aaron Steckler (fiancé Laiken Aune), Morriah Saunders, Travis (Casey) Schmidt, Preston Schmidt, Sheena (Jason) Fetzer, Ethan Kenner, Jordan Kenner, Tyler Steckler, Kristina Steckler, Ashley Mormann Carrie Kenner and James Kenner; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Katie Fleck and Clara Gerhardt, Bismarck; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Steckler, Elizabeth Fleck, Kathleen Fleck and Ludmilla (George) Ferderer.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Clementine, Peter and Veronica, and Anton Steckler; sister and brother-in-law, Magdaline and Anton Ressler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter, Mike and Emanuel Fleck, John and Margaret Schmidt, and Ted Gerhardt; grandson, Joshua Saunders and daughter-in-law, Marlys Stecker.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Johnson Kuriappilly as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4:30 pm, a St. Anthony Verein Rosary at 5:00 pm and Parish Vigil at 5:30 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Leonard was born July 27, 1929 at St. Anthony, ND to John and Carolyn (Schmidt) Steckler, where he was raised and educated. He married Hildegard Fleck October 10, 1951 at St. Anthony Church, by Father Amandus Studer. Leonard was active in the St. Anthony parish where he was a member until 1995, when he became a member of Christ the King parish in Mandan, ND. He was a member of the St. Anthony Verein, St. Peter and Paul Verein of Fallon, Knights of Columbus and the Eagles. He was on various committees of farm organizations and was selected “Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year” in 1963.
Leonard and Hildegard farmed in the St. Anthony area until they moved to Mandan in 1993. After retiring, Leonard enjoyed helping on the farm and attending grandchildren’s sports and musical activities. Leonard and Hildegard enjoyed traveling, dancing (especially the Polka), square dancing and playing cards. He will be loved, missed and cherished by all.
Leonard will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years, Hildegard, Mandan; two sons, John (Gloria), St. Anthony; and Myron (fiancé Renita Berger), Bismarck; three daughters, Joyce (Jim) Saunders, Monticello, MN; Charlotte (Mark) Schmidt, Mandan; and Lenora (Lanny) Kenner, Bismarck; grandchildren, Emily (Matt) Kline, Aaron Steckler (fiancé Laiken Aune), Morriah Saunders, Travis (Casey) Schmidt, Preston Schmidt, Sheena (Jason) Fetzer, Ethan Kenner, Jordan Kenner, Tyler Steckler, Kristina Steckler, Ashley Mormann Carrie Kenner and James Kenner; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Katie Fleck and Clara Gerhardt, Bismarck; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Steckler, Elizabeth Fleck, Kathleen Fleck and Ludmilla (George) Ferderer.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Clementine, Peter and Veronica, and Anton Steckler; sister and brother-in-law, Magdaline and Anton Ressler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter, Mike and Emanuel Fleck, John and Margaret Schmidt, and Ted Gerhardt; grandson, Joshua Saunders and daughter-in-law, Marlys Stecker.
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