LeRoy J. Laufenberg
LeRoy J. Laufenberg, 92, of Mount Hope, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Grant Regional Health System in Lancaster.
He was born May 22, 1929, in Potosi Township, Grant County, the son of William and Leona (Wood) Laufenberg. He married Ardith Christ on Dec. 7, 1949. She preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 1996. He farmed his entire life.
He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Darrell) Noethe of Patch Grove, Beverly Esser of Mineral Point, Jeanne (Kirk) Kessler of Denton, Texas, Nancy (Ron) Schmitz of Beetown, Edward (Chris) Laufenberg of Mount Hope, Ann Wilkinson of Mount Hope, and Terry Laufenberg of Mount Hope; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; three sisters, Doris Krogman of Prairie du Chien, Carolyn Keeney of Mount Hope, and Joanne (Mike) Carroll of McGregor, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Sally Rogers of Madison, Ala., Joanne Christ of Prairie du Chien, and Pauline Christ of Wauzeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lee and Carl Laufenberg; two sisters, Arlene Stoeffler and Marjorie Miller; a grandson, Clint Potter; two sons-in-law, Tim Wilkinson and Gary Esser; and a daughter-in-law, Laurie Laufenberg.
According to LeRoy’s wishes, no formal visitation or service will be held. Burial will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church Cemetery in rural Mount Hope. Those wishing to send memorials or cards can send them to Cheryl Noethe, at 10612 E. Patch Grove Rd., Bloomington, WI 53804.
The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family. Online condolence can be sent to kendallfuneralservice.com.