LeRoy J. Schaeffer, 90
LeRoy J. Schaeffer, age 90, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and previously from Menno, S.D., died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 at his home in Sioux Falls surrounded by his family. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. Visitation is set from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at George Boom Funeral Home & On- Site Crematory. Burial will be in Hills of Rest Cemetery.
LeRoy was born June 23, 1934 in Menno to Henry and Emma (Bender) Schaeffer. He attended grade school in Olivet, S.D., and graduated from Menno High School in 1952. He was blessed with five children from a previous marriage. LeRoy worked at Menno Lumberyard as yard manager from 1961 to 1985. He then started working for Scott Lumber in Sioux Falls before starting his own woodworking business, Lee’s Woods, in 1988. His sons, Kevin and Tad, joined him in 1991. LeRoy retired in 2005.
LeRoy married the love of his life, Nancy (Grevlos-Forrette) on Dec. 13, 1980 after meeting her at the Solo Parents Club in Sioux Falls in April of 1980. They moved from Menno to Sioux Falls in March of 1985.
LeRoy was a deacon at the Salem Reformed Church in Menno where he sang in the men’s quartet. He then joined the Wildflower Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. He was also a volunteer fireman and was active in the Menno Community Club.
LeRoy and Nancy enjoyed traveling with their craft business to Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakot. The couple also loved camping at the Hart Ranch, playing cards and games, along with getting together with family and friends.
Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Nancy; sons, Kevin, Mike and Tad; daughter, Theresa (Brian) Jameson; step-children, Julie (Dick) Schulte, Jane (Sam) Kuhn, Janet (Joey) Rokusek and Jackie (Don) Bietz; sister, Arlene Haase; son-in-law, Terry Schuldt; 7 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deb Schuldt; granddaughter, Christina Schuldt; brothers, Raymond, Walter, Edgar, Ervin and Ted; sisters, Olinda, Augusta, Alitha, Clara and Frieda.
The family would like to thank the Sanford nurses and aids for their care and support.
