Leonard D. Lauritsen, 84, of Arlington passed away Sunday August 19, 2018 at Dunklau Gardens.

Leonard was born on January 20, 1934 in Kennard Nebraska to Louis and Amanda (Vogt) Lauritsen. Leonard was raised in the Kennard area, baptized and confirmed at the Emmaus Lutheran church, and graduated from Kennard High in 1951. He met Doris Lottman in Kennard; they were married on June 21, 1952.They were married 59 ½ years.Doris preceded him in death on December 5,2011.

Lennie was a lifelong farmer. He was always very innovative and progressive when it came to his farming.He and Doris enjoyed traveling and spending time together in their retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and attending their activities. He always welcomed family and friends into his home, especially during the holidays.

Survivors include: son Dale (Connie) Lauritsen of Arlington, daughters Mary (Pat) Dahlhauser of Arlington, Susie (Rick) Paulsen of Blair, and Michelle (Doug) Reed of Arlington.Grandchildren Lindsay (Craig) Hegemann, Luke (Joy) Lauritsen, Lesley Lauristen, Kelley Dahlhauser, Allison (Justin) McClanahan, Mallory Paulsen, Jackson & Noah Reed and 6 great grand-children Libby, Haydn, & Eli (Leonard) Hegemann, Brock & Brant Lauritsen, Griffin McClanahan and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris, infant son Stanley Carl Lauritsen, parents, father & mother in-law Carl & Frieda Lottman, Brothers Carl, George, Johann, & Herman, sister Rena Lange, brother-in-law Donald Lottman.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday August 24th at St. Paul's Lutheran church north of Arlington, with the Pastors Rick Kanoy and Jason Duley officiating.Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Dugan Funeral Chapel in Fremont with family present from 5 to 8 p.m.Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Memorials have been established to St. Paul's Lutheran Church to be designated for the church restoration and Trinity Lutheran's Katie Comfort Dog Ministry