Leon James Suchomel, 81 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.  Celebration of life services 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where full military rites will be conducted.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Brosh Chapel.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Leon was born December 5, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Wesley and Julia (Bartosh) Suchomel.  He graduated from Wilson High School, class of 1953.  Leon served in the United States Navy from 1954-1958 during the Korean Conflict.  Leon was united in marriage to Darlene Novak on April 15, 1961 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  He worked at ADM for over 22 years.  Leon enjoyed fishing, gambling, traveling, attending Navy get-togethers, going to various Accordion Club events, and most of all spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Leon is survived by his wife of over 57 years Darlene; his daughter Cindy (Kim) Schlitter of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren Kelly (Brian) Coselman and Jeffrey (Tanya) Walters; great-grandchildren Leah, Gage, Bayla and Caitlyn; his brother Glenn Suchomel of Chelsea; his sister-in-law Dolores Suchomel; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Albert (LaVonne) Suchomel, Ruthy (Don) Hunter and Harold Suchomel, and his great-grandson Kaleb Walters.

Memorials may be directed to the family.