Priebe, LeRoy b. 28 Aug 1920 Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 31 Aug 2012 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1920 - 2012 (92 years) Has 4 ancestors and 4 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Priebe, LeRoy
Born	28 Aug 1920	Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Died	31 Aug 2012	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	2 Sep 2012
Appleton Post Crescent
Roy Herman Priebe, Appleton, age 92, passed away peacefully in his Savior's arms on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Brewster Village, with his sons and daughters-in-law at his side. LeRoy was born on August 28, 1920 in the Town of Rantoul, son of the late William and Ella (Schaefer) Priebe. On December 20, 1941, LeRoy was married to Betty Jane Retzlaff. LeRoy and Betty made their home in rural Hilbert, where he farmed with his father for six years. They then moved to Hilbert, where he farmed with his father for six years. They then moved to Kaukauna where LeRoy was employed at the Combined Locks paper mill. He retired in 1984 after 36 years of service. LeRoy was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Kaukauna. Throughout the years, he served as a member of the Board of Trustees, Greeter's Club, Men's Club, and on the visiting committee for the sick. LeRoy enjoyed traveling with relatives, recreation dart ball, and watching various sporting events. He especially enjoyed any activities in which his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated. He really enjoyed his time at Brewster Village riding the bike during physical therapy. He is survived by his wife of 70 plus years, Betty; sons Dennis (Karen) Priebe and Donald (Edith) Priebe; grandchildren; Dennis Jr. (Kris) Priebe and their children, Kayla and Erika, Brian (Jennifer) Priebe and their children, Alex and Emma, Renee (Greg) Richardson and their children, Julia, Nathan, and Katie, Craig (Jennifer) Priebe and their children, Samuel and Elliot, Michael (Claudia) Priebe, David Priebe, and Scott (Marisol) Priebe; two brothers: Eldred (Leola) Priebe and Willis (Connie) Priebe. LeRoy was preceded in death by two sons: Garry and Gregory, two grandchildren: Steven and Jill as well as Betty's brother, sisters and brothers-in-law. LeRoy was a loving and devoted husband and a very caring father for his sons and their families. He especially enjoyed visits with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and his wife enjoyed having daily meditations to his last day. Funeral services for LeRoy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 3, 2012 at TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 804 Grignon St., Kaukauna with Rev. Timothy Wilkins officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held at Rantoul Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Brewster Village for his care and especially for the assistance and support in his last hours. A special thank you to Pastor Wilkens for his comfort during the afternoon and after his passing on Friday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be given to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on September 2, 2012
Person ID	I162351	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

Father	Priebe, William, b. 18 Nov 1888, d. 11 Jun 1968 (Age 79 years)
Mother	Schaefer, Ella, b. Abt Jan 1896, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA , d. 10 Sep 1960 (Age ~ 64 years)
Family ID	F59055	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Retzlaff, Betty Jane, b. 17 Nov 1922, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA , d. 9 Jan 2014, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 91 years)

Married 20 Dec 1941

Children

	1. Priebe, Gary, b. Aft 1941, d. Bef 2012 (Age ~ 69 years)
	2. Priebe, Gregory, b. Aft 1941, d. Bef 2012 (Age ~ 69 years)
	3. Priebe, Dennis
	4. Priebe, Donald

Last Modified 27 Jun 2014

Family ID F59054 Group Sheet | Family Chart