Leonard "Lenny" "Sarge" Marron

Leonard R. “Lenny/Sarge” Marron, 71, of Newcastle, NE passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at a local hospital.

Private services will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Andrew Sohm officiating in Newcastle.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Newcastle.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel and online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.  

Lenny was born September 27, 1948, the son of Leonard W. and Faye (Wendte) Marron.  He grew up in Newcastle and graduated high school.  He attended the Universal Tech School in Omaha, NE before enlisting in the United States Navy.  While in the Navy, Lenny served on the USS Noa (DD-841).  He was honorably discharged in 1972.

After serving his Country, Lenny returned to Newcastle and served his community with Marron’s Service, a family business that has operated for over 70 years.  Lenny also served his community by being an active member of the Newcastle Town Board, Knights of Columbus, Newcastle Fire & Rescue, the American Legion Laurence Lofgren Post #62, the VFW, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Nebraska Husker fan and had a cap collection to be marveled at.  Lenny was a true servant of God and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his mother Faye Marron of Newcastle; sisters:  Diana (Ted) Younker of Falls City, NE, and Deb (Dan) Krause of Ponca; nieces and nephews:  Erica (Chris) Arehart, Ted (Kayla) Younker, Kim (Jordan) Faller, and Dale Krause.

He was preceded in death by his father Leonard W. Marron and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be given to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or to the family for their choice of charity.