Leonard F. Lenny Lamphear, 73, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, September 25, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Bob Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 4 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel, with the family receiving friends from 5 6 p.m. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Lenny was born January 1, 1938, at Rawlings, Wyoming. He was the son of Floyd & Gladys (Vogt) Lamphear. Survivors of the immediate family include his sister & brother-in-law, Mary Ann & Larry Hettler of Grand Island, NE Niece & her husband, Tammy & Patrick McLaughlin of Kearney, NE Nephew & his wife, Jason & Robin Hettler of Wood River, NE Grand nephews, Jacob & Connor McLaughlin & Andrew & Mason Hettler Lenny grew up in Alda, Nebraska, graduating from Alda High School in 1956. He was employed at Mevis Bowl, Da-ly Reality, The Grand Island Independent, New Holland and was maintenance manager at Riverside Golf Course, retiring in 2003, after 18 years of service. He was a sports enthusiast, especially enjoying Nebraska football and bowling. He was a fan of and loved watching his niece, nephew and grand nephews sporting events. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials are suggested to the familys choice. To sign Lennys guest book, visit www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary.