JAMES E. "JIM" LEEHY, 74
James “Jim” Leehy was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Fort Calhoun to John and Charlotte (Maher) Leehy. He graduated from Blair High School in 1949.
On Oct. 28, 1951, he married Marilyn Rahlfs at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. They were blessed with five children.
Mr. Leehy was a salesman at Kelly Ryan Equipment Co. in Blair, and for Barco Municipal Products of Omaha.
He was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church; a former member of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department; and was a charter member of the Blair Rescue Squad. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and watching his grandchildren’s school activities.
James Leehy, 74, died Friday, may 4, 2007 at his home in Blair, Nebraska.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Peg Leehy; Bob and Kay Leehy, all of Blair; Bill and Jan Leehy of Omaha, NE; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Rasmussen of Ankeny, Iowa; and Jane and Brad Wrich of Blair; mother-in-law, Ella Rahlfs of Blair; stepmother, Maureen Leehy of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Leehy of Blair; Rich and Mary Leehy and Mike and Rita Leehy, all of Omaha; and Larry Leehy of Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bob Trauernicht of Omaha; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of James E. Leehy
Born October 5, 1932 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest May 4, 2007 Blair, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 7, 2007 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Celebrants: Father Mario Rapose, Father Al Salanitro. Offertory: Kara Wolff, Kiley Rasmussen, McKenzie Wrich. Music Provided by Lynn Sobota. Musical Selections: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “Here I Am, Lord”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “One Bread, One Body”, “How Great Thou Art”, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”
Casket Bearers: Donald Leehy, Wyatt Leehy, Lucas Leehy, Barrett Leehy, Garin Leehy, Adam Wrich
Honorary Casket Bearers: Howard Cook, Mike Livermore, Jim Martin, Chuck Hall, Darold Webster
Graveside Services: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
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from obituary published in the May 8, 2007 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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James “Jim” Leehy was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Fort Calhoun to John and Charlotte (Maher) Leehy. He graduated from Blair High School in 1949.
On Oct. 28, 1951, he married Marilyn Rahlfs at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. They were blessed with five children.
Mr. Leehy was a salesman at Kelly Ryan Equipment Co. in Blair, and for Barco Municipal Products of Omaha.
He was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church; a former member of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department; and was a charter member of the Blair Rescue Squad. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and watching his grandchildren’s school activities.
James Leehy, 74, died Friday, may 4, 2007 at his home in Blair, Nebraska.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Peg Leehy; Bob and Kay Leehy, all of Blair; Bill and Jan Leehy of Omaha, NE; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Rasmussen of Ankeny, Iowa; and Jane and Brad Wrich of Blair; mother-in-law, Ella Rahlfs of Blair; stepmother, Maureen Leehy of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Leehy of Blair; Rich and Mary Leehy and Mike and Rita Leehy, all of Omaha; and Larry Leehy of Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bob Trauernicht of Omaha; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of James E. Leehy
Born October 5, 1932 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest May 4, 2007 Blair, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 7, 2007 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Celebrants: Father Mario Rapose, Father Al Salanitro. Offertory: Kara Wolff, Kiley Rasmussen, McKenzie Wrich. Music Provided by Lynn Sobota. Musical Selections: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “Here I Am, Lord”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “One Bread, One Body”, “How Great Thou Art”, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”
Casket Bearers: Donald Leehy, Wyatt Leehy, Lucas Leehy, Barrett Leehy, Garin Leehy, Adam Wrich
Honorary Casket Bearers: Howard Cook, Mike Livermore, Jim Martin, Chuck Hall, Darold Webster
Graveside Services: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
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from obituary published in the May 8, 2007 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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JAMES E. "JIM" LEEHY, 74
James “Jim” Leehy was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Fort Calhoun to John and Charlotte (Maher) Leehy. He graduated from Blair High School in 1949.
On Oct. 28, 1951, he married Marilyn Rahlfs at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. They were blessed with five children.
Mr. Leehy was a salesman at Kelly Ryan Equipment Co. in Blair, and for Barco Municipal Products of Omaha.
He was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church; a former member of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department; and was a charter member of the Blair Rescue Squad. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and watching his grandchildren’s school activities.
James Leehy, 74, died Friday, may 4, 2007 at his home in Blair, Nebraska.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Peg Leehy; Bob and Kay Leehy, all of Blair; Bill and Jan Leehy of Omaha, NE; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Rasmussen of Ankeny, Iowa; and Jane and Brad Wrich of Blair; mother-in-law, Ella Rahlfs of Blair; stepmother, Maureen Leehy of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Leehy of Blair; Rich and Mary Leehy and Mike and Rita Leehy, all of Omaha; and Larry Leehy of Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bob Trauernicht of Omaha; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of James E. Leehy
Born October 5, 1932 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest May 4, 2007 Blair, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 7, 2007 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Celebrants: Father Mario Rapose, Father Al Salanitro. Offertory: Kara Wolff, Kiley Rasmussen, McKenzie Wrich. Music Provided by Lynn Sobota. Musical Selections: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “Here I Am, Lord”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “One Bread, One Body”, “How Great Thou Art”, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”
Casket Bearers: Donald Leehy, Wyatt Leehy, Lucas Leehy, Barrett Leehy, Garin Leehy, Adam Wrich
Honorary Casket Bearers: Howard Cook, Mike Livermore, Jim Martin, Chuck Hall, Darold Webster
Graveside Services: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
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from obituary published in the May 8, 2007 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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James “Jim” Leehy was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Fort Calhoun to John and Charlotte (Maher) Leehy. He graduated from Blair High School in 1949.
On Oct. 28, 1951, he married Marilyn Rahlfs at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. They were blessed with five children.
Mr. Leehy was a salesman at Kelly Ryan Equipment Co. in Blair, and for Barco Municipal Products of Omaha.
He was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church; a former member of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department; and was a charter member of the Blair Rescue Squad. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and watching his grandchildren’s school activities.
James Leehy, 74, died Friday, may 4, 2007 at his home in Blair, Nebraska.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Peg Leehy; Bob and Kay Leehy, all of Blair; Bill and Jan Leehy of Omaha, NE; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Rasmussen of Ankeny, Iowa; and Jane and Brad Wrich of Blair; mother-in-law, Ella Rahlfs of Blair; stepmother, Maureen Leehy of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Leehy of Blair; Rich and Mary Leehy and Mike and Rita Leehy, all of Omaha; and Larry Leehy of Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bob Trauernicht of Omaha; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Leaflet
In Loving Memory of James E. Leehy
Born October 5, 1932 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest May 4, 2007 Blair, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 7, 2007 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Celebrants: Father Mario Rapose, Father Al Salanitro. Offertory: Kara Wolff, Kiley Rasmussen, McKenzie Wrich. Music Provided by Lynn Sobota. Musical Selections: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “Here I Am, Lord”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “One Bread, One Body”, “How Great Thou Art”, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”
Casket Bearers: Donald Leehy, Wyatt Leehy, Lucas Leehy, Barrett Leehy, Garin Leehy, Adam Wrich
Honorary Casket Bearers: Howard Cook, Mike Livermore, Jim Martin, Chuck Hall, Darold Webster
Graveside Services: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
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from obituary published in the May 8, 2007 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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