Leonard J. Mroczek, age 88 of North Platte, passed away Thursday January 18, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Leonard was born June 11, 1929 in Loup City, NE to Alex and Veronica (Kuszak) Mroczek.  He graduated from Loup City High School in 1947 and completed 1 year of college at the Grand Island Business College.  He married Betty A. Bruha on September 18, 1950 in Ord, NE.  He was a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years and retired in 1988.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and golfing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Leonard is survived by his wife Betty of North Platte; children Sandra (Don) Kraus of Holdrege, NE, Mike (Dolly) Mroczek of North Platte, Randy Mroczek of North Platte, and Douglas (Karen) Mroczek of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Bradley Kraus, Jason Kraus, Emily Kraus; Kristen Gerking and Jenna Martin; Matt Mroczek, Megan McDermott, Katie Mroczek; and Jacob Mroczek, Sara Nelson and Nicole Mroczek; brother Anzel Mroczek; sister Angie Teichmeier; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Veronica Mroczek; brother-in-law Franklin Teichmeier; and sister-in-law Rose Mroczek.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Fund and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday January 23, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately following with the Reverend James Novakowski as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Monday January 22, 2018 with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.