Leland L. Sandeen
August 23, 1930 - April 23, 2024
Leland L. Sandeen, age 93, of Fremont
Died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Methodist Fremont Health
Leland was born August 23, 1930 on a farm near Winslow to Edwin and Laura ''Schuett'' Sandeen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Winslow and attended school in both Winslow and Hooper. He began a lifetime career of working on cars as an apprentice in Hooper, when he was only 12 years old. His career took him to H & H motors for several years before opening his own shop ''Lees Service'' in 1983. Lee was the owner/operator of his shop throughout his career. He was known for being the best ''Mopar Mechanic'' in the state.
Leland married Bernitta Feye on January 1, 1950 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and together they had 4 children, Leroy, Cindy, Jeffrey and Ronnie. They divorced and he married Bonnie White Dye on June 5, 1965 and added two more 'bonus' sons in Steve and Randy Dye.
Survivors:
Children - Leroy (Diane) Sandeen of Fremont
Cindy Sandeen of Fremont
Jeffrey (Teresa) Sandeen of Fremont
Ronnie (Shelly) Sandeen of Fremont
Steve Dye of Fremont
Grandchildren - Jason (Holly) Sandeen, Zachary (Linsey) Sandeen, Sandi (Tyler) Giese,
Joshua (Kyerra) Sandeen, Nikki (Dustin) Weitzel, David Dye, Dustin (Marisa) Dye
Great grandchildren - Braeden, Joslyn, Miley, Elizabeth, Christian, Brook, Apollo, Zander, Zoey,
Lincoln, Cooper, Kennedy and Kyson
Brothers-in-law - Gary White of Fremont and Vernon (Deb) White of Scribner
Sister-in-law - Diane White of Fremont
Leland was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, son Randy Dye, 3 brothers Melvin, Merle and Gene; and 2 sisters Maxine and Loretta.
The funeral will be 2pm, Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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