Leonard Gutzmann

Leonard A. Gutzmann, 93, of Emerson, NE, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Careage Campus of Care in Wayne, NE. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson with a Prayer and Masonic Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE. Leonard was born September 21, 1922 to William and Ruby (Rogers) Gutzmann in Hornick, IA. In 1944 he graduated from Emerson High School. Leonard married Donna Lou Jackson on June 3, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; to this union, four children were born. The couple farmed near Emerson until 1992. Leonard has been a long time member of the Masonic Lodge. He loved to travel, fish, and spend time with his family. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Gutzmann of Emerson, NE, Joe (Diane) Guzmann of Emerson, NE; daughter, Diane Ruzicka of Emerson, NE; sisters, Violet Albrecht of Emerson, NE, Bonnie Dahms of Hornick, IA; eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna Lou; daughter, Patsy Lou; brothers, William, Leslie, and Lewis; son-in-law, Marvin Ruzicka, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Johnene Gutzmann.