Leonard Anton Bezdicek

Leonard Anton Bezdicek, 89, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Missoula.  He was born on August 5, 1935, to Frank and Mary Bezdicek in Dickinson North Dakota.  Leonard was the youngest of 12 children.

On June 20,1956, he married his love, Loretta Fitterer in Shefield, North Dakota.  The couple lived their lives together 59 years in Dickinson and Missoula before Loretta's passing in September 2015.  

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  What Leonard enjoyed most in life were family gatherings, he also enjoyed farming, gardening, cooking, making smoked sausage, playing pinochle as well as classic cars.  Leonard could always light up the room with his smile and laughter.

Survivors include his three sons and one daughter and their families, Duane of Missoula, Dennis (Debra) of Missoula, Donnie (Nancy) of Auburn Washington and Sandra (Peter) Caye of Lolo, his sister Vivian Luptak of Dickinson. His grandchildren Bryan (Jami), Amy (Casey), Brady (Jill), Jeremy (Samantha), Alexis (Kyle), Taylor (Kelsey), Bryce (Kayla) and Shane (Emily) and great-grandchildren, Madisyn, Garrett, Carter, Austin, Beau, Lily, Flynn, Kaden, Aleah, Cooper and baby boy due October 2024.

Predeceased by parents Frank and Mary, wife Loretta, and 10 siblings Mildred, Emma, Laudie, Edwin, Dorothy, Sylvia, Martha, Mary, Edith and Rolland.

Please join us at Sunset Memorial Garden for grave site services on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4 p.m.  A reception will follow at the home of Dennis and Debra.  If you need the address please contact us.