Leanna M. Mihulka, 80, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, due to complications from heart surgery.

Private graveside services will be held.

Leanna was born November 27, 1940, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Christian and Helena (Schmidt) Waltke. She graduated from Beatrice High School and on August 20, 1961, was united in marriage to Raymond Mihulka, Jr., in Pickrell, Nebraska. Leanna was a Navy wife, living in Georgia and Alaska where she sold Avon. In 1978, Leanna started her career with JC Penny while living in Corpus Christi, Texas. The family moved to Columbus, Nebraska, in 1980 where she continued working for JC Penny, retiring after 35+ years. One of the things that Leanna loved about working with JC Penny was waiting on returning customers, their kids, and grandkids. Leanna was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ where she was active in the Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening and traveling.

Leanna is survived by:
Son – Raymond (Melinda) Mihulka III of Omaha, NE
Grandchildren – Brendan Green of Crescent, OK; Katelyn (Dan) Green-McCarty of Omaha, NE; and Lindsey (Tanner) Stauffacher of Omaha, NE
Daughter – Suzy Johnson of Columbus, NE
Grandson – Justin (Katherine) Dubs of Spring, TX
Great-Grandson – Oakley Dubs
Brother – Alfred Waltke of Delafield, WI

Leanna was preceded in death by:
Husband – Raymond Mihulka, Jr.
Parents – Christian and Helena Waltke
Sisters – Agnes Williams, Christina Agena, and JoHanna Johnsen
Brothers – Jerry, John, Ernest, Willard, and William Waltke