Leona (Ruzek) Soucek was born on January 5, 1927, in Prague, Nebraska to James and Frances (Sousek) Ruzek and passed away on October 26, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 21 days. Leona grew up on a farm near Prague where she attended grade school and graduated from high school. She then attended Teacher's College in Fremont and taught at three different country schools throughout her career.

After a few years of teaching, Leona met Joseph Soucek. On November 16, 1948, the couple was united in marriage at St. John Catholic Church in Prague, Nebraska. To this union two children were born, Dwayne and Charlene. The couple farmed near Dwight for many years. Leona enjoyed embroidering and working in her garden. She also loved baking, dancing, and visiting with people.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Soucek; parents, James, and Frances Ruzek; sister, Helen (Ed) Egr; brothers, James (Mary) Ruzek and Milo (Blanche) Ruzek.

Survivors cherishing her memory include her son, Dwayne Soucek, Lincoln; daughter, Charlene and husband, Mike Graff, Lincoln; grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, and Lesley Graff; sister-in-law, Lucy Cuba; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Leona.