Leonard Oelmann

Leonard Oelmann, 89, of Ackley, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home at Genesis Place in Ackley. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley. He will be laid to rest at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, September 1 at the church. Woodley Funeral Home, LLC of Iowa Falls is caring for Leonard and his family. Leonard Dale Oelmann was born on August 14, 1932 to Ernest and Florence (Jaspers) Oelmann. He attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Ackley High School class of 1950. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for four years. Leonard was united in marriage to Marlene Dunlap in 1957. He farmed his entire life on the family farm. He took great pride and joy in being an Iowa farmer and had a strong work ethic. Leonard was a lifetime member of the East Friesland Presbyterian Church, he enjoyed singing in the choir and serving as elder, deacon and trustee. He served his community on the Ackley-Geneva school board, the Presbyterian Village Board of Directors, Grundy Mutual Insurance Board and was an active member of the Ackley Lions. Once work on the farm was done for the day, Leonard loved golfing and playing cards with friends, as well as attending sporting events. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Leonard Oelmann is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marlene Oelmann of Ackley, Iowa; a daughter, Debra (Trent) Wentzien of Lincoln, Iowa; son, Brad (Connie) Oelmann of Ankeny, Iowa; four grandchildren: Harrison Tyler (Jordan) Wentzien, Erin Wentzien, Shelby Oelmann and Nicholas Oelmann; great-grandchildren, Stella and Hudson Wentzien; sisters, Myrle Lindaman and Anna Mae Tharp and sisters in-law, Shirley Oelmann and Phyllis Dunlap. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Donald Oelmann and Darlene Gerdes; brothers-in-law: Lloyd Lindaman, Richard Gerdes, Russ Tharp, Darrell Dunlap and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Wentzien. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Care Initiatives Hospice, Grand JiVante or East Friesland Presbyterian Church.

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Leonard Oelmann

August 14, 1932 - August 30, 2021