Leonard Jerry Nejdl, 71 of Cedar Rapids , died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at his home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 21 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids , located at 2121 Bowling Street SW , with Rev. W. Bramwell Harnish and Rev. Gerald Rife presiding. Burial will follow in Shueyville Cemetery . Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 20 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids .

Leonard was born May 23, 1939 in Cedar Rapids , the son of Jack and Mary (Jelinek) Nejdl. He married Sheryl Lerch on July 27, 1963 at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church. Leonard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Leonard worked for over 43 years for Chicago Northwestern / Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the CSA Lodge Prokop Velky #137. Leonard enjoyed fishing, woodworking, camping and being a Gate Attendant at West Overlook Campground, and time spent with his family especially the grandkids.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Sheryl; children, Lynne (Paul) Erger of Marengo and Doug (Brenda) Nejdl of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Mason, Mitchell, Brooke, and Wyatt; an uncle Leonard Jelinek of Cedar Rapids; a sister in law Marj Nejdl of Ely; as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ed.

Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and or the American Diabetes Foundation in Leonard's name.