Leonard F, Dropinski

October 30, 1933 — May 9, 2021

Obituary for Leonard Francis Dropinski10/30/1933 – 05/09/2021
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised his family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, currently resides in Peoria, AZ.
Preceded in death by his father Zygmunt, mother Cecilia, brothers and sisters – Dorothy, Marion, Joseph, Helen, Julie Ann, Paul, Theodore, Raymond, Edwin and Eugene (Gene).
Leonard is survived by
Dad of 3 children – Steven Dropinski (Sylvia), David Dropinski (Louise) and Lisa Stiver (Gerald)
Poppa to 8 Grandchildren – Shelby Colegrove (Jared), Jessica Dennis (George), Deanna Katzenberger (Kenneth), Stacy Miller , Dustin Dropinski, Kyle Dropinski, Austin Dropinski, Delaney Dropinski
and 9 Great Grandchildren – Brayden Dennis, Emma Colegrove, Dakota Colegrove, Quinten Custer, Gage Custer, Lila Katzenberger, Johnathan Miller, Zackary Miller, Kylee Dropinski
Sister – Lucille Riley
and many sister/brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Petty Officer 3rd class, US Navy, Korean War, 26 Jan 1956 – 31 Jan 1960, Stationed on the USS Thomaston
Our dad raised our family in Albuquerque, NM where he was a proud Union Plumber until retiring.He praised us when we did well and a swift hand to keep us on the straight and narrow.He took time to teach us how to Polka which remained a life-long love.
His love for the horse and dog races helped to keep the lights on at the track.It was a right of passage in our family to go to the track for the first time with Poppa and have him place our first $2 bet.
Our Poppa is a quiet, soft-spoken man with a great ability of letting you know how much trouble you were in with just a look, but you always knew the enormous amount of love he gave us all every day.
His laughter and smile are unique and always abundant during his afternoons shared with Brayden, Emma, and Dakota.
He loves the Arizona sun and heat, and always has a few extra French fries for his puppies, Hollister, 50 and Sorrell.
What our family would give to hear just one more time the phrases our dad and Poppa made iconic "Poopy Doopy Do" and "Okie Dokie"
Our rock, our foundation, the one that taught us all to love one another and be kind, like he did throughout his life, will be greatly missed but always in our hearts.

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

11:00 - 11:50 am (Central time)

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church

5912 South 36th Street, Omaha, NE 68107

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Cemetery

Omaha National Cemetery

14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE 68138

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