A private graveside was held at the St. Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery in Springfield, per his wishes.

The Minnesota Valley Funeral Home of New Ulm is handling the arrangements.

To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org.

Leonard is survived by his children, Michael (Barb) Marz, of Springfield, Doug Marz, of Springfield, Deborah (Gary) Groebner, of Springfield, Patricia (Gary) Wittman, of Lake Lillian; 8 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren and his fiancée, Gail Jenniges.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; an infant brother; sisters, Annie (Bill) Schouvieller, Veronica (Nick) Hillesheim, Marie (Lowell) Johnson; brothers, Frank (Pat) Marz, Alfred (Lula) Marz, Walter Marz and Linus Marz.

Leonard Michael Marz was born February 21st, 1927 in Springfield, MN to Frank and Anna (Ubl) Marz. He attended public school in Springfield. Leonard enlisted in the United States Navy and served during WWII he was honorably discharged on July 19, 1946. After the war he worked for Steinke Building Center, Brights Texaco, Roth Chevrolet in Lamberton and Potter’s West Side. He taught auto mechanics in Springfield for Springfield Public School, Lamberton and Sleepy Eye Schools. He owned and operated Len’s Texaco and Len’s Repair. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Springfield American Legion.

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