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Lleanna Katherine (Matzen) Wright, 88

Lleanna Katherine (Matzen) Wright, age 88, of Kennard passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.

Lleanna Katherine (Matzen) Wright was born on May 21, 1929, in Kennard, the daughter of August and Anna (Hansen) Matzen.

Lleanna graduated from Kennard High School. She was married to Sam M. Wright Jr. on February 2, 1947. To this union, four children were born: a daughter, Sherry, and three sons, Sam, Mauri and Monte. Lleanna worked for 30-plus years in food service at Dana College and retired from there. She was a member of Royal Neighbors, the Kennard Legion Auxiliary and the Kennard Fireman's Auxiliary for many years. Sam and Lleanna were also co-owners of the Dew Drop Inn from 1981-1987.

Lleanna enjoyed her life, especially her large family and all the get-togethers at "Sam's Garage" for all occasions. She also enjoyed getting together with all her friends for coffee at the Dew Drop, Family Fare, McDonald's and Carter House almost every week. She had a good heart and always tried to help out her friends whenever she could by picking them up and taking them wherever they needed to go.

Lleanna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam; brother, Marlin Matzen; a brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Pauline Matzen; a nephew, Jeff Matzen and great-granddaughter, Cecilia Rose McDonald.

She is survived by daughter, Sherry Anderson of Kennard; sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Pat of Blair, Mauri and Sherry of Fremont and Monte and Mary of Kennard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren with 1 great-granddaughter on the way; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nila Matzen; nieces, nephews and many family and friends.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. They will miss her smile and laughter and all of the stories she shared about her life.

Memorials may be directed to the Kennard Fire Department or the organization of the donor's choice.

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In Loving Memory of Lleanna Katherine Wright

Born May 21, 1929 Kennard, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest June 9, 2017 Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 AM Thursday June 15, 2017 Grace United Methodist Church, Kennard, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Russ Foust. Musical Selections: “Amazing Grace”, “How Great Thou Art”

Pallbearers: Gene Lorsch, Brandon Lorsch, Waylon Wright, Michael Wright, Matthew Wright, Jason McDonald

Graveside Service: Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Nebraska

Arrangements by Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~ obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

FindaGrave #:180193818 Note: Lleanna is buried in Blk 7 Lot 37 Sp 5 in the Kennard Cemetery. Find A Grave Memorial# 180193818