Leonard "Len" Robert Nachman JR

July 14, 1931 - January 15, 2022

Leonard Robert Nachman, 90, passed January 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Mimi Nachman, his idolized love for over 67 years, his five children, Gary (Sheila), Dale (Patty), Amy (Alan), Amanda (Scott), and Alison (Oliver), and his eleven adoring grandchildren, Shaina, Marty, Ben, Phil, Hannah, Lev, Adeev, Ezra, Sam, Maceo, and Felix. Len is remembered for his wisdom, love, humor, stories, and sense of curiosity. He touched the lives of so many who benefited from his love and strong commitment to community and family. Len volunteered on many levels in his community and enriched so many lives through his participation in local community theatre, performing arts, the historical society, and numerous local community and civic initiatives. Professionally, Len was committed to education throughout his career. He worked for the MN Department of Education since 1968, working on curriculum development and school bus safety. After retiring from the Department of Education in the mid-90's, Len continued advising in the education world, and exploring his passions of photography, geology, bird watching and gardening. Len leaves behind a wonderful legacy, modeling what it means to be a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, community leader and friend. Graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Temple Israel Cemetery, Portage, Indiana. Donations in Len's memory maybe directed to the Dakota County Historical Society.