Leland L. Webster

Leland L. Webster, 91, of Gilman, passed away July 2, 2024 at Aspirus Medford Hospital-Medford.Leland was born March 23, 1933 to the late Ernest and Sylvia (Oates) Webster. He grew up in the Gilman area and attended area schools. In 1954, Leland joined the United States Army. On June 6, 1953 he married Jean Kalkopf and had four children. On Feb. 14, 1980 he married Sylvia Hodowanic and together they had two children. He enjoyed driving around in his truck doing nothing in particular, and especially with his favorite companion Dixie. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; six children, Joyce Wachsmuth of Elk Mound, Jeanette Hoffelt of Bruce, Julie Webster of Centennial, Colo., Jackie Cleveland of Merrill, Linette Zenner of Gilman, and Danette Angell of Gilman. He is further survived by his 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mary (Joe) Thorgerson of Jump River and Marvin (Theresa) Webster of Gilman. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Donald, Stanley, Rodger, Ivan, Joan Morris, Gordy, and Rose Mravik.