Leon H. Katzer

Leon H. Katzer, age 75, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born on April 27, 1939, in Greeley, Kansas, the son of Francis H. and Josephine C. (Egidy) Katzer. Leon married Marilyn on May 3, 1975 at St. John's Church, Greeley, Kansas. He was employed at the Greeley Filling Station, Taylor Forge, and Berico Industries. Leon then worked at McCorkendale Construction in Stanley, Kansas as an operator retiring from there. He was a member of Laborer's Union Local #1290. He was a member of Farm Bureau; a former Mayor of Greeley and presently on the City Council; a lifetime member of St. John's Catholic Church, and was especially proud that the rocks used in the construction of St. John's Church came from his family farm, south of Greeley. Leon enjoyed farming and cattle his whole life. Leon also enjoyed gardening, taking care of strawberries, and playing pitch with family and friends. He was very proud of his many casino membership cards; playing video poker. He and Marilyn took many trips with Larry and Theresa seeing many states and casinos. Leon especially enjoyed his grandchildren; they were his life from the time they were born. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Josephine Katzer; one sister, Helen Windle; three brothers, Matthew Katzer, Robert Katzer, and infant brother Jimmy Katzer. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Katzer, of the home; one daughter, Cherie Day of Independence, Missouri; one son, J.C. Bowman and wife Margie of Greeley, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jacklynn Burk and Walter Burk; Michelle Haupt and husband Kyle; Kristen Bowman; one great grandchild on the way due in October; one brother, Eugene Katzer of Greeley, Kansas; one uncle, Matt Egidy of Paola, Kansas; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fred Windle of Gardner, Kansas; Larry and Theresa Morgan of Lawrence, Kansas; Terry and Kathy Morgan of Lenexa, Kansas; Tim and Mary Ann Morgan of Westphalia, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Leon was married to Marilyn for 39 years and was the best husband that any wife could have wished for. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 5, 2014, at St. John's Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. Burial will follow in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Greeley. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday evening at the church in Greeley, with visitation following at St. John's Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Church and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com