Leroy Loeffelholz

LeRoy "Roy" A. Loeffelholz, 85, was born the son of George and Agatha (Meis) Loeffelholz, November 23, 1921, in New Vienna, Iowa: 4th of 9 kids. He died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Roy received his education from the Petersburg School, worked for area farmers prior to enlisting in the United States Army with the 34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star while serving as a medic in the 24th Medical Battalion during World War II. On September 17, 1946, he was united in marriage with Lucille Oberbrockling at Holy Trinity Church in Luxemburg Iowa. He enjoyed farming, spending time with and playing cards with his grandkids and wife, listening to his scanner, and going on drives. He is survived by his daughter, Margie (Ken) Deutmeyer of Guttenberg, two grandsons, Todd Deutmeyer of Guttenberg and Terry (Tracy) Deutmeyer of Fairbank; one granddaughter, Dr. Cindy Deutmeyer of Las Vegas Nevada, one brother, Charlie (Darlene) Loeffelholz of Potosi, Wisconsin, and three favorite dogs, Jake, Macy and Marley. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandson, Kraig Deutmeyer, five sisters: Helen Deutmeyer, Rosella "Sally" Schulte, Esther Fischer, Renilda "Nellie" Pasker, Rita Mae Buhman, and two brothers, Louie Loeffelholz and Francis "Sonny" Loeffelholz.Visitation: 4-8 PM Friday April 27, 2007 at Tuecke-Allyn, GuttenbergFuneral Service: 10 AM Saturday April 28, 2007 at St. Mary's Church, GuttenbergInterment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Guttenberg Service Information A service summary is not available