Leonard George Henry Born, Jr.

LEONARD GEORGE HENRY BORN JR. 1935 – 2016 Leonard George Henry Born Jr. age 80 of Butler, MO formerly of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. He was born on October 14, 1935 to Leonard Arnold and Elizabeth (Nolting) Born in Omaha, NE. George was raised and schooled in Plattsmouth and he attended Taylor County Grade School. In his early years, he farmed with his father and then he served his country in the U.S. Army for two years from February 14, 1955 until February 13, 1957. While serving his country, he married the love of his life Mary Lou Laughlin on May 4, 1955 and to this union two children were born. George and Mary Lou made their home and raised their children in Plattsmouth and in Butler, MO. George worked for Allied Chemical in Plattsmouth from 1957 until 1968, when he and his family moved to Butler, where he worked as the district sales manager for Pioneer Seed Company. After retiring, George and Mary Lou enjoyed fifteen years of retirement in Arizona. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, and traveling. George looked forward to winters in Arizona, but George's true love was his family and he loved being with them. George was a member of the Butler Elks Lodge, Butler Masonic Lodge #254, and the Ohio Street United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of sixty one years: Mary Lou Born of Butler, MO; daughter: Cynthia "Cindy" Wheatley and fiancée Michael Black of Rich Hill, MO; son: Gregory "Greg" Born and wife Cindy of Warrensburg, MO; three grandchildren: Kristin Huenefeldt and husband Kevin, Zachary Born, Samantha Born; numerous cousins, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: Leonard and Elizabeth Born and son-in-law: Mark Wheatley. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth with Gregory Born officiating. His final resting place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Military Rites will be conducted by the Nebraska National Guard, Military Funeral Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Plattsmouth or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Leonard George Henry Born, Jr.

October 14, 1935 - October 3, 2016