Leonard Edward Benda, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids under the care of Mercy Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family.