Leander Koza

Leander Koza, age 80, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Bryan LGH-East in Lincoln.

A  family Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek with Fr. Bill L'Heureux officiating. Family burial will take place in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Masks are required and all CDC guidelines will be in place.

Leander George Koza was born June 2, 1940 to Joe Sr and Josephine (Shemek) Koza on the family farm in rural Nance County. He attended grade school at Sts. Peter and Paul – Krakow. At a young age, Leander contracted a meningitis, which left him disabled for the rest of his life. He moved with his parents to Silver Creek, where he helped them with household activities until their passing. Leander enjoyed watching country western shows and listening to polka and polish music, especially the Kava Orchestra, which his brother Norman was in.

He is survived by:
Sister: Diana (Jim) Thalken of Columbus
Sister-in-law: Mrs. Norman (Pat) Koza of Silver Creek
Several Nieces and Nephews

He is preceded in death by:
His parents: Joe Sr. (1967) and Josephine (1987)
His Grandparents: George and Anna (Worzel) Koza; John and Katherine (Bogus) Shemek
Brothers: Joesph Jr. (2010) and Norman (2014)
Niece: Lori Koza
Great Niece: Olivia Koza

We love you, Leander!