LeRoy (Roy) Middendorf, age 94, of Sauk Centre passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Alomere Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. A private mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
LeRoy Fred Middendorf was born on August 29, 1930, to Joseph Sr. and Veronica (Toenyan) Middendorf. He was united in marriage to Adeline Schmiesing on September 24, 1956.
Roy loved being a farmer and was fortunate to be able to do this his entire life. He led by example, had an extraordinary work ethic, and exemplified integrity.
Survivors include his wife Adeline of Sauk Centre. Children: Steven (Julie), Julie (Ken) Zimmermann, Gary (Joanna), Ken (Brenda), Philip (MaryKay), Katie (Phil) Hallstrom, Ruth (Art) Holdvogt, and Matt (Pam); 32 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Victor (Florence), Jerry (Diane); sisters, Margaret Klasen, and Betty Thieschaefer; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Middendorf and JoAnn Middendorf
Roy was preceded in death by brothers George, Bill, Joe Jr., Ralph, Arthur, and two infant sisters; brothers-in-law John Klasen and Ron Thieschaefer; sisters-in-law Edna Middendorf and Luella Middendorf.