Leland Eugene Williams, 67, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 in North Platte, NE. Leland was born October 6, 1950 in Broken Bow to Clarence and Frances “Vicky” (McClernon) Williams. He lived on a ranch near Melbourne before moving to Stapleton until age 8, and then to North Platte. Leland graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1968. He joined the Army and served from July 1970 through July 1973. He went on to serve in the National Guard through June 1980. Leland worked as a Paramedic and Fireman for the North Platte Fire Department. He then went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. He loved riding his Harley on short trips with friends and also attending many Sturgis rallies. He was a member of the Platte River Sportsmen’s Club, a member of the Twin Rivers Chapter of North Platte, a member of the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), and a 10 year member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG). He also loved spending time with his family and enjoyed going to the range.

Leland is survived by daughter Laurie (Jesse) Polivka of Lincoln; brother Keith (Linda) Williams of North Platte; grandchildren Nicole Polivka of Mitchell, Jaret Polivka of Lincoln, and Trevor Polivka of Lincoln; niece Rebecca (Kale) Merklin of Gretna; Dillon Frosh of North Platte and Taylor Merklin of Gretna; and best friend Tom Ryschon. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Frances “Vicky” Williams.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com . Funeral services will be at 11:00a.m. Friday June 29, 2018 at the Adam Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson with military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00p.m. Thursday June 28, 2018 with Family Receiving Friends from 5:00 until 7:00p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.