Podjaski, Leonard J.

Leonard J. Podjaski, 83, of Menomonee Falls, Wis., passed away Jan. 
27, 2010. He was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Milwaukee, and was a 22-year 
resident of Nevada. Leonard was a gunners mate in field artillery from 
1950 to 1952 in Germany and a retired carpenter. Leonard grew up in 
Milwaukee and graduated from Messmer H.S. June 10, 1945. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Marie Podjaski (nee 
Wertschnig). Leonard was the dear father of Steven (Susan) of 
Waukesha, Wis., Ellyn (Joe) Dunne of Chenequa, Wis.; Karen (Dale) 
Grossbier of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Lauren (Mark) Lewis of 
Menomonee Falls, and Wayne (Patti) of Las Vegas. He was grandfather 
to Sarah, Sandra, Eric, Shelly, Nicole and David; and brother of Doris 
Hurley and Louis (George) Hurley, residing in Las Vegas. Visitation 
and services were previously held at Good Shepherd Parish, in 
Menomonee Falls.

Published in Las Vegas Review-Journal on January 31, 2010