Funeral services for Leona J. (Peters) Pisacka, age 107, will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Hay Springs, NE.
   
A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department or Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, NE. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347.
 
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Leona passed away on September 10, 2018 at the Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, NE. She was born on November 26, 1910 in Hay Springs, NE. Leona was the ninth of ten children born to William H. and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Peters. She was born on her parents’ farm south of Hay Springs. She went to school at District 30 through the 8th grade and then graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1929.

After high school, Leona’s first job was working in a confectionary store owned by her brother Francis and their cousin Lawrence Peters. In 1940, Leona passed the Civil Service Exam and then became a clerk at the Hay Springs Post Office. She continued her post office job until her retirement in 1970.

Leona first noticed Henry Pisacka while in the 8th grade. They were both at the movie when they started flirting with each other. They dated on and off for the next 17 years.  Hank entered the military in March 1942. While home on leave in an early morning ceremony and before Hank was deployed, they were married on December 5, 1942.  Hank was a rural mail carrier for more than 38 years. He passed away in 1984. Hank and Leona loved outdoor activities. They camped, fished, traveled the states and were avid rock hounds. Hank was sometimes known as Kingfish, but oftentimes Leona would out-fish him. They had an extensive collection of agates and Indian artifacts that they found in northwest Nebraska and southwest South Dakota.

Leona lived her entire 107 plus years in the Hay Springs area. She lived the past few years at Pioneer Manor, first in the assisted living area where she could maintain much of her independence, and later in the nursing home under the watchful eye of their staff.

In addition to husband Henry, Leona was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Joseph W. Peters, Martin P. Peters, Anthony J. Peters, Albert F. Peters, Wilhelmina M. (Peters) Davis, Ester E. (Peters) Blonien, Francis A. Peters, Kathryn J. (Peters) Scott, and Edna C. (Peters) Tulloss. 

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements for Leona J. (Peters) Pisacka.