Leland Paul Jantzen , 59, Peabody, farmer & stockman, died September 12, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1958 to Gerhard & Helen (Regier) Jantzen in Beatrice, NE. When he was a month old his family moved to a Regier family farm near Potwin, KS. When he was six years old, his parents purchased a farm near Peabody, KS. It was on this farm he developed a passion for farming and remained living on the same farm until the time of his death. He attended Peabody schools and graduated in 1976. He played football, the trombone in the band, attended youth group, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4H, and FFA. He attended First Mennonite Church in Burns (now Countryside Church), where he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior and was baptized at the age of 16. He attended Kansas State University and developed a lifelong love for all things K-State. He married Catherine Louise Douglas on February 4, 1978 at Marion Valley United Methodist Church. To this union three children were born, Michele, Andrea, & Ben. He often said he was proud of his kids and they were his greatest legacy. As a family they enjoyed trips to Grand Lake, 4H projects and playing card games. He was known for witty sayings such as "you don't do all you growing up in one day" and "let's keep it to a dull roar." He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Elaine. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children Michele (Jeremy) Gossen, Andrea (Brian) Rice, & Ben (Dallas) Jantzen. Six grandchildren Colton, Cade, Cale Gossen, Barrett & Collins Rice, & Cash Jantzen. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Gracepoint Church 802 N. Vine Peabody. The service will be held Friday, September 15, 2017 at 10:00am at Gracepoint Church with burial following at Countryside Church in rural Burns. Memorials may be given to Peabody-Burns Alumni Association FFA.  Baker Funeral Home Peabody is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhwichita.com