Bruno Leu

Bruno Adolph Leu, the fifth child of nine children born to Otto Adolph and Ida Theresa (Koepp) Leu, was born July 2, 1917 in his parent's home at rural Hastings, Iowa. On July 22nd, Bruno was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church at rural Hastings. He was later confirmed and became a member of the church. He attended country school at Golden Hill through the eighth grade and continued to help his parents on the farm. Bruno also worked at Fickel's Cross Roads Garage as a mechanic. He served his country during World War II in the 14th Armored Division, 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron in the Rhineland and European Theater of Operation and also served as an interpreter.
Following the service, he returned home and on September 25, 1953, Bruno and Helen Gertrude Wheeler were married at St. John's Lutheran Church. They made their home in rural Hastings where Bruno farmed and Helen continued her work as a registered nurse at the Children's Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. When their marriage was blessed with the birth of their son, Lawrence William in 1956, Helen left nursing to become a full time mother and farm wife.
Bruno and Helen were active members of St. John's Lutheran Church where Bruno held offices and helped with the janitorial duties. He enjoyed being a member of the Dutch Gun Club and drove auto pushball car No. 8 for the Yellow Jackets. He served the youth of the community as an assistant scoutmaster and helped with numerous campouts. Bruno and Helen enjoyed traveling to all 48 states and spent several winters in Arizona.
Bruno retired from farming in 1981 and he and Helen moved to Glenwood, Iowa. They became members of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Bruno worked as the maintenance person for their housing complex.
Bruno and Helen had moved to Duff's Friendship Villa in Nebraska City, NE where a few days later, Bruno passed away on May 23, 2008. He had attained the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 21 days. Bruno and Helen had been blessed with 54 years of marriage.
Bruno was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Edith Leu and George Leu who died in infancy, Erna Meyer and husband Albert, Carl Leu, Arnold Leu, Doris Leu, and Gertrude Leu; and brother-in-law Frank Clary. He is survived by his wife Helen Leu and son Lawrence Leu and wife Dawn, all of Nebraska City; grandchildren Bryan Leu of Nebraska City, Brittany Leu of Omaha, NE, Whittney Kelley of Lincoln, NE, and Savannah Kelley of Nebraska City; sister Ruth Clary of Papillion, NE; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

A memorial fund has been established.