Leonard D. Dieken's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Hastings, Nebraska

Leonard D. Dieken

September 22, 1936 - March 20, 2026 (89 years old)

Hastings, Nebraska

Leonard D. Dieken's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Hastings, Nebraska

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Leonard D. Dieken

September 22, 1936 - March 20, 2026 (89 years old)

Hastings, Nebraska

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Leonard D. Dieken Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leonard D. Dieken of Hastings, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 89, on March 20, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ekko Dieken and Anna Dieken (Reiners); his sisters, Wilhelmina Hinrikus and Dorthea Dieken; his children, Dale Lemoine and Janiece Lynn; and his former wife Darlene Dieken (Reeder).

He is survived by: his children, Mark of Doniphan, Lisa Dieken of Hastings and Brenda Brown of Hastings; his grandchildren, Ashley Scherbarth (Wes) of Juniata, NE, Adam Dieken (Andrea) of Hastings, NE, Brock Merchant of Rogersville, MO, Raegan Merchant of Springfield, MO, Savannah Dieken of Bellevue, NE, Taylor Fisk of Mountain Grove, MO, Andrew Simmonds of Florida and Darling Dieken of Hastings, NE; and his nephews, Jerry Hinrikus of Salina, KS and Myron Hinrikus of Prosser, NE.. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the Concordia Cemetery in honor of Leonard’s decades of service to the cemetery board.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Apfel Funeral Homes and crematory



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302 S Elm Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

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505 N Bellevue Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

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