- Date Of Birth: September 30, 1942
- Date Of Death: December 28, 2008
- State: Nebraska
Leon W.
Deshler, NE
402-365-4441
Leon Wayne Meerkatz died Sunday December 28, 2008 after a long fight with cancer at his home in Deshler, NE. He was born September 30, 1942 to Clarence and Lois(Anderson) Meerkatz of Polk, NE.
Leon was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Polk, NE. He was a 1961 graduate of Polk High School. That same year he married Lyla(Lindquist)Spencer and was graced with three children, Lynelle, Loren, and Lance. He was a farmer for many years north of Polk and also including Meerkatz Land Leveling and Fertilizer. He was a member of the Polk Volunteer Fire Dept.
In 1981, he married Monica Plebanek and was blessed with Amanda. Leon was a man of many interests and talents including drag racing, flying, practical jokes, hunting and fishing, raising quail, tractor pulling and card games. He was a member of the Deshler Izaac Walton League. Leon was a man of many trades and loved his jobs. Before moving to Deshler he had worked for Strobel Ind. In Clarks, NE. In Deshler he worked for Reinke Mfg, Hynek Construction, Miller Construction, Willbrant Constuction of Clyde, KS and Commercial Construction Inc. of Lincoln.
