LeRoy Schlender, 83, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, February 23, 2003 at the Bryan LGH - West in Lincoln.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Roland A. Jank officiating. Interment will be at the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post # 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 25 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Wednesday, February 26 from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M.

LeRoy E. Schlender was born July 21, 1919 in Madison, Nebraska to Ernest and Cecelia (Knapp) Schlender. LeRoy attended school in Madison and graduated from Madison High School. He joined the U.S. Army on July 10, 1941 and served overseas during WWII. He was Honorably Discharged on October 19, 1945. In August of 1947, LeRoy married Clara Borer in Lindsey, Nebraska. He lived in Columbus and worked as an accountant for Nash Finch and also Kosch Manufacturing. He then went to work for the Platte County Highway Department and continued to work there until his retirement. In August of 1963 LeRoy married Maxine Behle in Columbus. He continued to live in Columbus until he moved to Lincoln in 2000. LeRoy enjoyed gardening, yard work, fishing, singing in the church choir, and spending time with his family and friends. Memorial may be directed to the Veterans Hospital or the Walter Apartments.

LeRoy is survived by:
Son: Dale (Vel) Schlender ~ Columbus, NE
Daughter: Michelle Schlender ~ Lincoln, NE
Step-daughter: Marlene (Delmar) Spitz ~ Columbus, NE
Step-daughter: Bonnie Martens ~ Surprise, NE
Grandson: Paul (Angie) Schlender
Grandson: Todd (Mandy) Schlender
Grandson: Rob Spitz
Granddaughter: Jennifer (Tony) Merrill
Grandson: Chris Martens
Grandson: Steve (Erica) Steiner
Grandson: Tim (Becky) Steiner
Great-Grandson: Payton Schlender
Great-Grandson: Eric Steiner
Great-Grandson: Alex Steiner
Great-Granddaughter: Amanda Spitz
Great-Grandson: Eric Spitz
Great-Grandson: Adam Spitz

LeRoy was preceded in death by:
Parents: Ernest & Cecelia (Knapp) Schlender
Wife: Clara (Borer) Schlender ~ 1963
Wife: Maxine (Behle) Schlender ~ 1984
Brother: Louie Schlender
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The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.


In Memory Of

LeRoy E. Schlender

Born
Monday, July 21, 1919
Madison, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Sunday, February 23, 2003
Lincoln, Nebraska

Service
Wednesday, February 26, 2003 10:30 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church

Officiating
Rev. Roland A. Jank

Music
Tom Wolfe - organist
"Beautiful Savior"
"Amazing Grace"
"How Great Thou Art"

Casket Bearers
Rob Spitz Tim Steiner
Tony Merrill Steve Steiner
Chris Martens Paul Schlender
Todd Schlender

Interment
St. Bonaventure Cemetery
Military Honors
American Legion Hartman Post #84