Leland L. Sandeen, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Leland L.Sandeen

Date of Birth August 23, 1930
Passed Away On April 23, 2024
At Age 93 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Leland L. Sandeen, age 93, of Fremont
Died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Methodist Fremont Health

Leland was born August 23, 1930 on a farm near Winslow to Edwin and Laura "Schuett" Sandeen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Winslow and attended school in both Winslow and Hooper. He began a lifetime career of working on cars as an apprentice in Hooper, when he was only 12 years old. His career took him to H & H motors for several years before opening his own shop "Lees Service" in 1983. Lee was the owner/operator of his shop throughout his career. He was known for being the best "Mopar Mechanic" in the state.

Leland married Bernitta Feye on January 1, 1950 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and together they had 4 children, Leroy, Cindy, Jeffrey and Ronnie. They divorced and he married Bonnie White Dye on June 5, 1965 and added two more 'bonus' sons in Steve and Randy Dye.

Survivors:
Children – Leroy (Diane) Sandeen of Fremont
Cindy Sandeen of Fremont
Jeffrey (Teresa) Sandeen of Fremont
Ronnie (Shelly) Sandeen of Fremont
Steve Dye of Fremont
Grandchildren – Jason (Holly) Sandeen, Zachary (Linsey) Sandeen, Sandi (Tyler) Giese,
Joshua (Kyerra) Sandeen, Nikki (Dustin) Weitzel, David Dye, Dustin (Marisa) Dye
Great grandchildren – Braeden, Joslyn, Miley, Elizabeth, Christian, Brook, Apollo, Zander, Zoey,
Lincoln, Cooper, Kennedy and Kyson
Brothers-in-law – Gary White of Fremont and Vernon (Deb) White of Scribner
Sister-in-law – Diane White of Fremont

Leland was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, son Randy Dye, 3 brothers Melvin, Merle and Gene; and 2 sisters Maxine and Loretta.

The funeral will be 2pm, Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 28, 2024

With Family 2pm to 5pm

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 29, 2024

2:00 PM

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Graveside Service

Ridge Cemetery

1761 West Linden

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (4)

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Roger Sandeen Scottsdale, AZ May 8, 2024
"I would like to extend my sympathy to all of my uncle Leland's family. My dad, Melvin, was Lee's brother. I remember growing up in Fremont and going to Hooper, Winslow and Scribner to play and hang out. Lee was referred to as Pee Wee by everyone although I don't know how he got that name. Lee lived a long life and did a great job in his auto service business.

Roger"
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Suzanne & Dave Jensen Fremont, NE April 28, 2024
"Our sincere condolences to Lee's family!! He was such a good person and long time friend of my husband! You're in our thoughts and prayers!!"
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Jim & Pat Campbell Fremont, NE April 26, 2024
"My family (and friends) relied on Lee's Service for many vehicles throughout the years! We always enjoyed the small auto mechanic shop and atmosphere, one that we could totally trust with automobile needs. I cannot count the number of service rides Lee or Gary provided for servicing all of the cars in our family of five! We considered Lee to be an honest businessman and a friend!"
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