Leonard A. VanDeWalle

Leonard A. VanDeWalle, of Burwell, NE, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Orchard, passed away Sat., Sept. 19, 2026 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell at the age of 79.

Born on Aug. 19, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, NE, Leonard was the son of Francis and Ethel (Wheeler) VanDeWalle. He grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1965.

Leonard served his country with honor in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. His pride in his service continued throughout his life as he enjoyed attending Vietnam Veteran reunions and traveling with veterans tours.

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