Leonard Nightingale

Dates

December 24, 1943 - March 22, 2026

Obituary

Leonard Nightingale, 82, of White Lake, SD, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 27, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in White Lake, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Leonard William Nightingale was born December 24, 1943, to George and Minnie (Holzhauser) Nightingale in White Lake, SD.

Leonard grew up and farmed his entire life with his brother south of White Lake. Leonard also enjoyed hunting.

Leonard is survived by his siblings: Delbert Nightingale, Marie Johnson, Doris Schnabel, Erwin Nightingale, and Deloris (Ron) Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Minnie Nightingale, and in-laws: Devonna Nightingale, Charles Hoffman, Jerome Hoffman, Claire Johnson, Madonna Nightingale, and Robert Schnabel.

Visitation(s)

Date
Friday, March 27, 2026

Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
101 S Ellis St
White Lake, SD

Service

Date
Friday, March 27, 2026

Time
11:00 AM

Location
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
101 S Ellis St
White Lake, SD

Cemetery

St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery
White Lake, SD

Posted by Connie Knigge on March 25, 2026

Rest in peace

Posted by Dennis Martin on March 24, 2026

Many great memories of Charlie, Delbert, Minnie and Leonard.
They were great neighbors for many years to my family and all in Crystal Lake Township, Aurora County, SD. May God give you comfort in this season of loss. Dennis Martino

Posted by Doris on March 24, 2026

I will miss him alot

Posted by Tim and Bev Beckmann Mach on March 24, 2026

We were saddened to hear of the death of Leonard. We have so many memories of Leonard as a neighbor.

Posted by Karen Nightingale on March 24, 2026

Rest in peace

Posted by Deborah and devere schramm on March 24, 2026

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you, hugs