FOWLER – Leo S. Wenta, age 90, passed away early Friday morning, September 16, 2016, at the Kansas Soldiers Home, Ft. Dodge, Kansas.

He was born April 11, 1926 at Fowler, Kansas, the son of John and Bridgett (Hageman) Wenta. As a young boy he attended the Fowler school system. He later attended Barber College in California. After his schooling, he joined the United States Army, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. After his discharge, he returned to Fowler and began his career as a barber, farmer, and working for the Wilburn Township before retiring.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. He enjoyed the outdoors, going for walks, working in his yard, horses, and spending time with his family and friends.

On May 4, 1949, he married Betty A. Post at Fowler. She precedes him in death on January 12, 2009.

He is survived by:
Four sons, Larry Wenta of Fowler, Kansas
Steve Wenta of Summerfield, Florida
Donnie Wenta of Monte Vista, Colorado
Carl Wenta of Monte Vista, Colorado

Two daughters, Barbara Beckerman of Fowler, Kansas
Deb Boese of Dodge City, Kansas

Seventeen grandchildren Twenty great-grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter, Kathy Hardaway; and a grandson, Brandon Wenta.

Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2016, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fowler. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016, at the church. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will follow in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler.

The family would welcome memorials to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fowler Residential Care Center, or the Kansas Soldiers Home in care of the funeral home.