1923
Leonard
2020
Leonard Rostek
October 20, 1923 — January 11, 2020
Leonard is survived by his children, James Rostek (Colleen), and Deborah Foulke (Randall); grandchildren, Amy Didriksen (Dan), Becky Edwards (J. K.), Michael Rostek (Stacey), Sarah Foulke, Lisa Foulke, Laura Foulke, and Jared Foulke; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Jo Rostek, and many nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen Olson Rostek; by his parents; and by his siblings, Eleanor Hoff, Emil Rostek, Jr., Thelma Kennedy, and Wayne Rostek.
Leonard was a 1941 graduate of Gerstmeyer Technical High School where he lettered in basketball, football, and track. Upon graduation, he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, which later became the Penn Central and then Conrail. At the outbreak of World War II he joined the Navy and served in both World War II and Korea. Leonard was a locomotive engineer for 42 years, and had nearly 40 years of active and reserve duty with the Navy. After retirement he joined the Retired Railroadmen's Association and the Fleet Reserve Association. He served in several capacities, including as president of both associations. He was a member of World Gospel Church for over 50 years.
Funeral services for Leonard will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Alfy Austin officiating. Friends may call prior to services from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors by V.F.W. Post #972. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Gospel Church or Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
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Monday, January 20, 2020
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