LeRoy R. Venvertloh
LeRoy R. Venvertloh, age 77, of Ellington Rd, Quincy, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, in his home after suffering from a heart attack and stroke.
LeRoy was born on January 6, 1945, to George and Bernadine (Holtschlag) Venvertloh in Quincy. He was a 1963 graduate of Christian Brothers High School.
He married Mary R. Genenbacher, August 11, 1979, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Quincy. She preceded him in death September 17, 2019.
Together they raised 5 children: Lee (Sarah) Venvertloh, Christine (Kim) Venvertloh, Anna (Edward) Benz, Penny (Matthew) Weiman, Nicholas (Brandi) Venvertloh.
He has 15 grandchildren: Urban, Reno, August, & L. Celeste Venvertloh; Noah, Adam, Isaac, Brady, & Emily Benz; Elaina, Addison, Luke, & Macy Weiman; and Hazel, Millie & baby Boy Venvertloh due in September.
LeRoy was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Adams County Farm Bureau, and was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
LeRoy was a lifelong farmer with his 2 brothers Harold (Butch) and George Jr. (Junie). He retired in 2013 to enjoy time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
LeRoy enjoyed his John Deere tractors, working outside on the farm, gardening, tinkering in his shop, four-wheeler rides with grandkids and sitting on the patio with family. He was a hard worker that provided everything that his family needed.
Survivors also include three brothers: Bill (Shirley) Venvertloh; Junie (Emilie) Venvertloh; and Joe (Karen) Venvertloh.
Three Sisters: Grace (Paul) Link; Rosie (John) Baker; and Marcia (Denny) Barry.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to his wife, LeRoy was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters in infancy, sisters: Mildred ‘Mick’ Ehrhardt, Mary ‘Mae’ Rupert and Esther Dietrich, and two brothers: Robert ‘Bob’ Venvertloh and Harold ‘Butch’ Venvertloh.
The family would like to thank Blessing Hospice nursing staff for the wonderful care. The family would also like to thank everyone for their love, support, and prayers throughout this difficult time.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:30 until 7:00 at Duker & Haugh.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to QND Foundation for The LeRoy Venvertloh Family Science Scholarship or the Gene Grawe Fund.
Service arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Prayers for all of you for peace and comfort in your memories of your parents. So sorry for your loss.
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. You kids were Blessed to have such great parents. Now together again they will watch over all of you.
My sympathy to your family.
Such a kind heart and a sweet smile that would brighten anyones day! Prayers for peace and comfort
Dear Family – I am sorry for your loss – I wish you peace
Now that LeRoy’s gone to heaven,
He can taste the Milky Way!
No he didn’t go to visit;
Yes he went there all to stay!
Reunited with his Mary,
He’s met Jesus face to face!
And for sure God’s let him be another angel
To help pour out the rain!
My condolences to Lee, Christine, Anna, Penny, and Nick.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.