Leonard L. Searl
1941 - 2022
Newton - Leonard L. Searl, 80, died
Saturday (January 1, 2022) at the NMC Health in Newton, KS.
He was born on January 31, 1941 in
Cassville, Missouri and graduated from West Port High School in
Kansas City, MO.
Leonard married the love of his life,
Judith K. Rose on April 9, 1960 in Kansas City, MO. They lived in
Kansas City until moving to Wichita in 1963, later to Sedgwick in
1972 and into Newton in 1996.
For several years he was an equipment
and productivity manager along with being an auctioneer. Leonard was
the youngest District Manager for W.W. Grainger Manufacturing in
Wichita.
He was the cornerstone of a perpetual
five generation family. Leonard is lovingly remembered by all as a
devoted husband, wonderful son, nurturing father, fun-loving grandpa,
and sparkling great grandpa.
Leonard has a deeply genuine loving
relationship with the Lord, demonstrated by his daily walk outside of
the four walls. He will be remembered and missed by many.
He leaves behind his loving wife Judy
and his mother Ruby Lucille Davis-Wills both of the home in Newton;
son Kevin Searl and wife Darla Kasper of Goessel; daughters Donna
Kenley of Fayetteville, Ark., Cindy Clark of Newton, Vicki Arrington
and husband Roger of Sedgwick; five grandchildren; and 11 great
grandchildren.
The casket will be open at the funeral
home on Friday (January 7th) between 1:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M., where
the family will receive friends between 5:30 and 7:30 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00
A.M., Saturday (January 8th) at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Those attending are asked to wear flannel shirts along with either
overalls or jeans.
Graveside and interment services will
be at 3:00 P.M., Saturday at the Oakhill Cemetery in Chetopa, Kansas.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton, Ks.
1941 - 2022 (80 years)