LeRoy William Kiley

LeRoy William Kiley, 92, of Bowlus, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud, MN. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.
LeRoy was born March 7, 1924 in the Holdingford area, the son of Thomas and Marie (Schibilla) Kiley. Following his graduation from Upsala High School he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country from 1944 until his honorable discharge in 1946. He married Ann Brezinka on January 6, 1945 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Elmdale, MN and together they raised twelve children. For many years, LeRoy worked in the dry cleaning business even owning his own company in Minneapolis. LeRoy also worked for Orrin Thompson before returning to the Upsala area to pursue his passion for farming.
LeRoy loved the outdoors – especially gardening and going for walks. His German shepherd, Jiggs was his true friend. LeRoy will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ann; children, LeAnn (Walt) Beneke, of Bowlus, Kiley Breda, of Crosslake, William (Liz), of Bowlus, Sharon (Tom) Heurung, of Sauk Rapids, Coreen (William) Lehrke, of Swanville, Craig Kiley, of Upsala, Cindy (Jeremy) Phillips, of Upsala, Mary (Greg Neyssen) Kiley, of Rice, Michael (Janice) Kiley, of St. Joseph, John Kiley, of Rosholt, SD and daughter-in-law Kathleen Kiley of Upsala; 35 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; four sisters; and sons, Steven and Patrick.