Leon was born on November 28, 1948, to Walter and Violet (Keeler) Bruhn during a blizzard at their home in rural Platte Center, Nebraska. During the Vietnam War, Leon proudly enlisted in the United States Navy. He completed basic training in San Diego, California, followed by specialized naval training in Memphis, Tennessee. He was later stationed at Lemoore Naval Air Station in California and was honorably discharged on February 2, 1971.
Following his military service, Leon attended Central Technical Community College in Hastings, where he trained to become an electrician.
On August 17, 1974, Leon was united in marriage to Donna (Nitz) Bruhn in Columbus, Nebraska. Together, they raised three sons. Leon was an active community member and served as the leader of the Good Guys 4-H Club for 14 years. He and his wife were honored with the 4-H Meritorious Service Award in 2001.
In 2004, Leon and Donna moved to Lincoln, where he started his own business, Anchor Electric. He retired in 2013. In retirement, Leon enjoyed driving, fishing, shooting, camping, watching baseball, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Leon is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons: Scott of Omaha and his son Austin of Columbus; and BJ (Raechelle) and their children Jazmine and Max of Lincoln. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Shelly and her daughters, Hannah and Kaitlyn of Lincoln; and his sister Nadine (Roger) Cattau of Creston, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Violet; his parents-in-law, Eldon and Helen Nitz; his son, Michael Bruhn; and various other loved family members.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 10, 2025, at Christ Lincoln Church, 4325 Sumner St.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Monday June 9, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr.
Memorials to the family for future designation. Condolences online at www.Roperandsons.com.