Lawrence “Larry” LeRoy

In Memorial

Lawrence E. “Larry” LeRoy, 90, of  Mission, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home December 17, 2011.

 

Larry was born on the 4th of July in 1921 in Scammon, Kansas, to Joseph and Helena (Swain) LeRoy.  He graduated from Arma High School in 1937 and served the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945.  Upon discharge Larry graduated from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Finance and Business Administration.  Larry worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line until he retired in 1977.  He received his Law degree from UMKC in 1983 and then practiced as a CPA and a Tax Attorney until retirement in 2000. 

 

Larry is survived by his wife of 63 years Margaret (Coomes) LeRoy, by his five children, Mick (Helen) LeRoy, Jim LeRoy, Mary (Jim) Woodruff, Patty Korkowski, Kevin (Julie) LeRoy; 12 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Cindy LeRoy and son-in-law Jerry Korkowski.  Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He will be missed by all. 

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

A visitation will be held 9 am, Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Mission, Kansas.  Mass will follow at 10 am  with burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

 

Memorial Contributions

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church or St. Luke’s Hospice.

 

 

 

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Posted by Obituaries on December 17, 2011     5 Comments

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  1. Anita Striegel on December 18th, 2011 10:30 am

    I am so sorry for your loss, Margaret, Mick, Jim, Mary, Kevin and Patty. I will remember your husband/ father as a kind, gentle man whose love was so strong. You will be in my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. The memories you will always have, and they will sustain you. Fondly, Anita

  2. Joe & Betty Dwigans on December 18th, 2011 9:27 pm

    A true friend, a very competent professional and a great family man. Larry we will miss you. We grieve with your family. Joe and Betty Dwigans

  3. Marsha & Ken Stanek on December 19th, 2011 3:15 pm

    Please accept our sympathy. We didn’t know his Dad, but we sure all love his son – Mick!!

    Marsha and Ken

  4. Cindy and Tom McMahon on December 20th, 2011 2:41 pm

    Dear Mary and Family,

    We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful life he had and legacy he left.

    Cindy and Tom McMahon

  5. Jenny Woodruff on December 20th, 2011 11:08 pm

    Dear Aunt Mary and family,

    We are very sorry to hear of your recent loss. We are thinking of you.

    Wth love,
    Jenny, Mike, Josie

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