LeRoy Miller

LeRoy Miller was born on June 24, 1914 in Ashland, Nebraska to Fred and Lena (Heldt) Miller. He grew up on the family farm south of Yutan where he attended District #7 Country School. As a young boy, LeRoy overcame several physical setbacks, including a bout with Rheumatic fever and a severely broken leg. He spent most of his time helping his father’s farm. LeRoy married Grace Adsit on March 28, 1937 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yutan, Nebraska and to this union three daughters were born: Mary Jo, Kathleen and Margaret. LeRoy and Grace raised their family on farms south of Yutan before moving to Waterloo in 1953. LeRoy farmed and worked at the Leshara Alfalfa Mill before 1953 when he went to work for Rob-See-Co where he stayed until his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed flowers, gardening and any hobby that required work with his hands. LeRoy was active in his church, the city parks, the Waterloo Fire Department, Masonic Lodge and was a Rainbow Dad. He worked the church food stand at the Douglas County fair and exhibited his flowers and produce, receiving many ribbons. LeRoy was a kind and gentle man who was patient and giving. He was devoted to his family, especially Grace. LeRoy enjoyed the 4th of July, Polka music and the times he could “babysit” his grandchildren and great grandchildren. LeRoy passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home in Waterloo, Nebraska at the age of 98 years, 1 months and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lena, wife Grace, sisters Verna, Clara and Venice, grandson Patrick Harlow, great grandchildren Douglas Swift and Christopher Wollen and Alivia Harlow. LeRoy is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Mary Jo Harlow of Waterloo, NE, Kathy and Jim Wollmer of Mauston, WI and Margie and Mike McGinness of Gretna, NE; grandchildren Mike Harlow, Randy and Alicia Harlow, Vicki and Jack Wollen, Penni and Ron Chappelear, Sheryl Swift, Jim Wollmer, Tim and Lori Wollmer, Crystal and Randy Larson and Lara Harrington; great grandchildren Bonnie, Beverly, Joleen and Victoria Harlow, Travis and Ashley Harlow, Kelcey Casper, Abbie Harlow, Trevor Harlow, Corey and Lindsey Wollen, Jeffrey Wollen, Fallon and Bret Geisler, Taylor Harlow, Gracyn and Ainsley Wollmer and Caitlin, Gabby and Wyatt Larson; great great grandchildren Tyler Turner, Brianna and Lianna Harlow, Alexis and Audrey Patterson, Hudson, Ashton and Stella Harlow, Peyton Casper, Easton and Blakeley Geisler; brothers and sisters-in-law Robert, James and Marlyn and Joseph and Irma Rae of Lincoln, NE; sister Mary Ann Simons of Wahoo; nieces, nephews and cousins;

LeRoy Miller

June 24, 1914 - July 27, 2012