Leonard S. Pyka

Leonard (Len) S. Pyka, 78, passed away July 17, 2009 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born August 24, 1930 in Long Beach, California to Sylvester and Lydia (Stegal) Pyka. Leonard was preceded in death by his sons, Leonard (Len) Pyka, Jr. and Frank Pyka. He was survived by his wife of 55 years, DeAun Pyka; brother, Father Frank Pyka of Rancho Dominquez, CA and two grandsons, Kevin of Montana and Frank of CA. Leonard graduated Poly High in Long Beach in 1949. He was drafted into the US Army and served int the Korean War. Leonard retired with General Telephone after 34 years. He and DeAun moved to Prescott, AZ in 1990. He was into radio control model airplanes. He was an instrumental part of the Casa De Aero Modelers program at Embry-Riddle where he served as a past president. He was a member and past president of the Chino Valley Model Aviators. He also was a member in various dirt motocycle clubs. Deacon Tony Humphrey will officiate the service. The American Legion Post #6 will perform full military honors.