Leon Galen Holman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LEON GALEN HOLMAN 1951 - 2014 Leon Galen Holman age 63 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Leon was born on April 27, 1951 to Lester Sr. and Valeria A. (Stull) Holman in Nebraska City, NE. He was raised on farm near Plattsmouth. He attended Stull School and graduated from Plattsmouth High School with class of 1969. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy. While in the Navy he served on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he had worked for short while at Allied Chemical in La Platte, NE. Then he began working for the Pipeliners Union #798 of Tulsa, OK as pipeline welder. After retiring from union, he worked for a short time at Wiles Brothers in Plattsmouth. Leon was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #365 of Plattsmouth, and Pipeliners Union #798 of Tulsa, OK. Leon is survived by his six sisters: Valeria Safarik of Nehawka, NE, Harriett Holman of Plattsmouth, NE, Irene Ropp of Wickliffe, KY, Viola Placzek and husband Jim of Plattsmouth, NE, Carol Miner of Union, NE, and Leola Ide (Twin Sister) of Plattsmouth, NE, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lester Sr. and Valeria Holman, twin sisters: Ruby Holman (Infant), Ruth Royer, and brother: Lester "Jack" Holman Jr., five brothers-in-law: Frank Safarik, Dan Miner, Howard Royer, Joe Ropp, Walt Ide, and one nephew: Lester Loper. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth, NE with Pastor Michael Lincoln officiating. Visitations will be held from 1-9 P.M., with family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8 P.M., Monday, October 6, 2014 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. The Pallbearers will be Scott Cundall, Chris "Pork Chop" McNealy, Denny Smith, Doug Stander, Glenn Wiles, and Marvin Wiles. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth, NE. The family suggests memorials to the Family.

Leon Galen Holman

April 27, 1951 - October 2, 2014