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Leonard George Pikal, 94, of Glencoe

Leonard Pikal

Leonard George Pikal, 94, of Glencoe, formerly of Brownton, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 27, at the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson with the Rev. R. Allan Reed officiating. Dawn Wolter was the organist. Congregational hymns were  “Just As I Am,” “Amazing Grace” and “In the Garden.”
Honorary casket bearers were Nolan Schulz, Milton Holetz, Keith Peterson, Gilbert Lang, Kerry Rickert and Lon Pikal. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton.
Leonard George Pikal was born Feb. 12, 1923, on a rural Brownton farm, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Holetz) Pikal. He attended country school in Round Grove Township, McLeod County, and was a graduate of Brownton High School, class of 1941. He furthered his education by attending Gustavus Adolphus College, where he studied engineering, business and psychology.
On Dec. 12, 1970, he was united in marriage to Darlene Wetterstrom at St. Stephanus Lutheran Church in St. Paul. They resided in Brownton and shared 46 years of marriage.
Mr. Pikal farmed all his life in Round Grove Township and Glencoe Township. He was active for 50 years in the Farmers Union, the Hutchinson Farmers Co-op, and Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation, for which he served on the state board. He loved farming and also enjoyed participating in tractor pulls at the McLeod County Fair. His 806 International tractor won many times.
He was raised a Master Mason on Feb. 19, 1958, in Guardian Lodge 149, and later joined Adah Chapter 31 O.E.S., both in Brownton. He was a member of Glencoe Chapter 38 R.A.M., Central Council 14 Cryptic Masons, Hutchinson Commandery 40, Knights Templar, Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Priory 24; Minnesota Council 34, Knights Mason; Universal Craftsmen of Engineers, Inc., Minnesota Council; Minnesota York Rite College 39 – Knights Crusaders of the Cross; Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests – Good Samaritan 39; Red Cross of Constantine – St. Olaf Conclave; The Grand Council of the Order of High Priesthood of Minnesota; Minnesota Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters; and the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.
Mr. Pikal joined Zuhrah Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Minneapolis in 1962, serving as Zuhrah’s Crow River Shrine Club president in 1965 and 1989, also holding a charter membership in Zuhrah Antique Cars. He received the Grand Council and Cryptic Masons ISH-SODI award in 1985. He was appointed to the Grand Chapter line by Kenneth D. Hauggorde G.H.P. in 1986.
Mr. Pikal was an agricultural leader all his life and felt that society can advance only if social, economic and environmental wellbeing are all improved, because they are so inter-related and dependent upon each other. This strong feeling was his reason for serving as an officer for 30 years in his lodge and on many local and statewide boards that work on these problems.
He enjoyed dancing to old-time music and polkas with his wife. He also enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting. His favorite pastime was going to auctions; his number, 445, was always reserved just for him. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Pikal of Glencoe; sister-in-law, Blanche Delcourt of Maplewood; nephews, Leigh Pikal of Brownton and Keith Pikal of Gaylord; many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Pikal; brothers, Gordon Pikal and his wife Agnes, Lloyd Pikal and Melvin Pikal; and his sister, DeEtta Pikal.
Arrangements were with Dobratz-Hantge Chapels in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book can be found at www.hantge.com.