Leanna Ptacek

Leanna Lenn Ptacek, born May 7, 1957, changed her residence on February 1, 2021 after a valiant fight for her life, to be in the glory of her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. Leanna loved camping and since Jesus has promised that he went ahead to prepare a place for her, we think just maybe, he prepared a camper with her name on it by a breathtaking heavenly lake where the fish are large and plentiful.

Along with fishing and camping, Leanna loved nothing more than being in the presence of her family. Whether it was a grandchild's event, a special time in her children's lives or a holiday gathering, these were the highlights of her life. Leanna was a generous soul, and she was known for secretly helping out, not only family and friends in need, but complete strangers too. She had the ability to see the good in people and was an amazing judge of character. Leanna loved working with her hands. Her small stature and gender did not get in the way of her removing a motor from a vehicle, jacking up her father's house and fixing the plumbing, or creating a prayer garden complete with ponds, statues and a beautiful look out point to enjoy the sunset.  She also dedicated 35 years to working at El Dorado National, along with being an CNA, EMT, and an owner of a gas station.

She left her legacy in the hands of her husband of 23 years, Steve Ptacek, Minneapolis, KS; her children Doug (Deana) Betts and children Ally, Lauryn and Tyler, Beloit, KS; Kim (Tony) Shorb and children Trenton, Bristol, Seth, Morgan and Elysia, Randolph, KS; Michelle (Mark) Johnson and children Halle, Kya and Hunter, Bennington, KS; Chris Ptacek and children Brendyn and Skyler, Bennington, KS; Sarah (Shannon Johnson) Ptacek and children Grant, Addi and Harper, Salina, KS; and John Ptacek, Bennington, KS; brothers Lester (Theresa) Ullom, Beloit, KS; Larry Ullom, Ionia, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

Leanna was preceded in death by her parents, Caccie and Pansy Ullom, sisters Linda Gormly and Lois Wallace, brother Leo Ullom, nephew Patrick Wallace, and Father-in-law, Alfred Ptacek.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, February 6 at the Beloit First Christian Church. Visitation will be from 3-7 PM Friday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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