Dennis H. Liekhus

August 19, 1926 - August 17, 2015

A Memorial Service for Dennis H. Liekhus, 88, of Schuyler will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, August 28th at the Svoboda Funeral Home North Chapel. Dennis passed away Monday, August 17th in Schuyler. Dennis was born August 19, 1926 in rural Howells to Joseph and Elizabeth (Wegener) Liekhus. He graduated from Howells High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army from July 25, 1945 to December 20, 1946. Dennis was a very talented carpenter, building many homes in the area. He was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Howells. He enjoyed gardening, working puzzles, baking and playing cards. Dennis is survived by one son: Gary (Sandy) Liekhus of Fremont; two daughters: Lori Semerad and her fiancée Joe Smeal of Scribner, and Renee (Terry) Taylor of David City; brother: Roman (Marlene) Liekhus of Lincoln; sisters: Verona Mandel of Fremont, and Rita Gonzales of Clarkson; 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Todd, daughter Lynnette, brothers: Gilbert, Alvin, Ervin and Dean; and sister Darlene Limbach. Memorials are suggested "In Care of the Family".