Leonard Lawrence Katchmark, 74, passed away April 12, 2014 at Diamond Willow in Proctor.
"Len" was born in Duluth March 1, 1940 along with triplet sisters Leona Bibeau and Lee Gilbert, part of what would eventually become a family of 15 children to Frank and Katie Katchmark of rural Sturgeon Lake.
Len attended Willow River Schools graduating in 1958. After high school, Len married Arlene Kozloski and raised four children.A long career with John Deere followed with stops in several Minnesota towns before eventually settling in Rush City.
In 1987, Len moved to Duluth and was employed at the Kerrick Sod Company. His life was permanently altered in 1990 in a near drowning that left him under icy waters for upwards of 30 minutes.A six week coma followed from which Len awoke to live 24 bonus years.
Len spent those years doing his favorite things. He loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile, coach softball, play cribbage, dance, mow lawns and watch the Twins and Vikings. Highlights included the Twins' World Series titles,a long run as coach of the "Bucks and Does" mixed softball team and a near 40 inch musky caught on the St. Louis River.
Len was a humorous needler to the end, a trait that endeared him to his nieces and nephews and their children. He was a special great uncle often seen at their baseball or hockey games.
Len was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
He is survived by children Leonard Jr., Kelly, Rick and Jamie; sisters Rosemary Thrun, Leona Bibeau, Lee Gilbert and Virginia (Jim) Zezulka and brother Frank.
"Len" was born in Duluth March 1, 1940 along with triplet sisters Leona Bibeau and Lee Gilbert, part of what would eventually become a family of 15 children to Frank and Katie Katchmark of rural Sturgeon Lake.
Len attended Willow River Schools graduating in 1958. After high school, Len married Arlene Kozloski and raised four children.A long career with John Deere followed with stops in several Minnesota towns before eventually settling in Rush City.
In 1987, Len moved to Duluth and was employed at the Kerrick Sod Company. His life was permanently altered in 1990 in a near drowning that left him under icy waters for upwards of 30 minutes.A six week coma followed from which Len awoke to live 24 bonus years.
Len spent those years doing his favorite things. He loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile, coach softball, play cribbage, dance, mow lawns and watch the Twins and Vikings. Highlights included the Twins' World Series titles,a long run as coach of the "Bucks and Does" mixed softball team and a near 40 inch musky caught on the St. Louis River.
Len was a humorous needler to the end, a trait that endeared him to his nieces and nephews and their children. He was a special great uncle often seen at their baseball or hockey games.
Len was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
He is survived by children Leonard Jr., Kelly, Rick and Jamie; sisters Rosemary Thrun, Leona Bibeau, Lee Gilbert and Virginia (Jim) Zezulka and brother Frank.
Leonard Lawrence Katchmark, 74, passed away April 12, 2014 at Diamond Willow in Proctor.
"Len" was born in Duluth March 1, 1940 along with triplet sisters Leona Bibeau and Lee Gilbert, part of what would eventually become a family of 15 children to Frank and Katie Katchmark of rural Sturgeon Lake.
Len attended Willow River Schools graduating in 1958. After high school, Len married Arlene Kozloski and raised four children.A long career with John Deere followed with stops in several Minnesota towns before eventually settling in Rush City.
In 1987, Len moved to Duluth and was employed at the Kerrick Sod Company. His life was permanently altered in 1990 in a near drowning that left him under icy waters for upwards of 30 minutes.A six week coma followed from which Len awoke to live 24 bonus years.
Len spent those years doing his favorite things. He loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile, coach softball, play cribbage, dance, mow lawns and watch the Twins and Vikings. Highlights included the Twins' World Series titles,a long run as coach of the "Bucks and Does" mixed softball team and a near 40 inch musky caught on the St. Louis River.
Len was a humorous needler to the end, a trait that endeared him to his nieces and nephews and their children. He was a special great uncle often seen at their baseball or hockey games.
Len was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
He is survived by children Leonard Jr., Kelly, Rick and Jamie; sisters Rosemary Thrun, Leona Bibeau, Lee Gilbert and Virginia (Jim) Zezulka and brother Frank.
"Len" was born in Duluth March 1, 1940 along with triplet sisters Leona Bibeau and Lee Gilbert, part of what would eventually become a family of 15 children to Frank and Katie Katchmark of rural Sturgeon Lake.
Len attended Willow River Schools graduating in 1958. After high school, Len married Arlene Kozloski and raised four children.A long career with John Deere followed with stops in several Minnesota towns before eventually settling in Rush City.
In 1987, Len moved to Duluth and was employed at the Kerrick Sod Company. His life was permanently altered in 1990 in a near drowning that left him under icy waters for upwards of 30 minutes.A six week coma followed from which Len awoke to live 24 bonus years.
Len spent those years doing his favorite things. He loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile, coach softball, play cribbage, dance, mow lawns and watch the Twins and Vikings. Highlights included the Twins' World Series titles,a long run as coach of the "Bucks and Does" mixed softball team and a near 40 inch musky caught on the St. Louis River.
Len was a humorous needler to the end, a trait that endeared him to his nieces and nephews and their children. He was a special great uncle often seen at their baseball or hockey games.
Len was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
He is survived by children Leonard Jr., Kelly, Rick and Jamie; sisters Rosemary Thrun, Leona Bibeau, Lee Gilbert and Virginia (Jim) Zezulka and brother Frank.
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