Leonard E Marotte

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Leonard E Marotte

of Conway, AR

November 20, 1941 - March 14, 2019

Leonard (Len) E. Marotte, 77, of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest and Eileen Marotte. Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was an altar boy, had a paper route and enjoyed listening and going to Cubs baseball games. After high school graduation, he studied at Arizona State University earning his Bachelors in Finance and also a Masters in Finance. He began his career with Mobil Oil company in 1964 in Dallas, Texas, where he met his wife, Nancy Woodell of Arkdelphia, AR.

His job transferred him to New York City where they made their home in White Plains, New York. He also earned his Law Degree from St. John's University in 1969. In 1972 the family moved to Wichita, Kansas where Len established real estate and land development businesses. Len was active in the Wichita community. His love of the Spanish language led him to teach with English as a second language as a volunteer. He served on the board of the deaf and hard of hearing council. He was introduced to Bible Study Fellowship by a friend 6 years ago and continued meeting with the Men's group weekly.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Gunter and her husband Garry, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and their children, Anna, Jenna and Evan. He is survived by his son, Dr. Jeff Marotte of Conway, Arkansas and his three children, Olivia, Ethan and Simon. He is also survived by his three sisters, Anais Troadec of Hot Springs Village AR, Eileen Stone and her husband George of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Jean Leitenberger and her husband John of Colleyville, Texas. He was Uncle Len to his nieces and nephews and many other friends whom he helped along the way.

A memorial service is planned for Monday, April 1, 10:00 am, at the East Heights United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Len's name to the following charities, Center of Hope, 400 N. Emporia, Wichita, Kansas 67202, www.centerofhopeinc.org, or Victory in the Valley, 3755 East Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218, www.victoryinthevalley.org, or the Conway Cancer Foundation, 350 Salem Rd, ste 4, Conway, Arkansas 72034.


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Ray and Cathy Byrd
Houston, AR
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Monday, March 18, 2019

Dr. Marotte so sorry for your loss we will keep your family in our prayers

Allen and Renee Henry
Vilonia, AR
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Monday, March 18, 2019

We are praying for comfort and peace for you.

Kristie Centurion
Bellingham, WA
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

Sending our condolences to your family. We are so sorry.

Sincerely, The Centurion Family

Henry, Donna and Cade Smiley
Conway, AR
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

Jeff, Olivia, Ethan and Simon,

We so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort during this time.

The Smiley Family