Leonard G. March

Leonard Gale March, 72, of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at local Sioux City Hospital from complications of cancer treatment. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 with Rev. Scott Squires officiating at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial of his cremains will be at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com Leonard was born in Sioux City on April 21, 1942, the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Skoglund) March. He graduated from Central High School, and then attended USD. Leonard proudly served in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the 1st Infantry Division. Leonard married Betty Underwood and to this union two sons were born. They later divorced. Len met Becky (Larson) Lundgren in 1982 and were married on October 23, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Len was the chief estimator for Holtz Construction for 17 years and then for Hughes Steel Erection. Len and his wife owned and operated Siouxland Steel Erection for several years until his retirement in 2007. Len loved all animals, and stock car racing and was so proud when his son, Scott and brother, Gary were on the track. He seldom missed a Nascar Race and loved going to Kansas City Speedway with his son, Troy. His vehicles were always spotless. He loved mustangs and owned several of them over the years. His favorite place was Ixtapa, Mexico where he and Becky spent many winter vacations with their friends. His biggest enjoyment came from being with his family and loved ones. Len was very proud to be a 51 year member of the North Riverside Masonic Lodge. He was a Shriner and served as President of the Wrecking Crew in 1997. He participated in many parades driving his red dune buggy and mini monster truck "Big Toe." He attended Crescent Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Becky; two sons; Scott (Buffy); Troy (Kori); 5 grandchildren; Trevor and Tanner Seibold; Dawson, Meagan and Savannah March; one great grandson Trenten all of Sioux City; a brother, Gary (Jan) March of Dakota Dunes, SD; three sister-in-laws Pat (Richard) Mount; Kathy (Larry) Blair; and Rita (Jim) Sandman; a brother-in-law, Duane (Brandi) Larson all of Sioux City; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Bill W. He was preceded in death by his parents, and mother and father-in-law, Odin and Emily Larson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in Leonard's name.