Leroy was the beloved husband to Susan for 40 years. He is survived by his two children, Rebecca (Todd) Wildeboer and Chad (Laurie) Roedema, and his grandchildren, Sydney (Shayna), Morgan, Benjamin (Amolnat), Taylor, Jenny, Tara (Sam), Evan, and siblings, Wesley (Arlene) Roedema, Jack (Marla) Roedema and preceded in death by brother-in-law Jack (Verna) Vanderploeg. Leroy will also be missed by his best friend, Tom “Woody” Woodworth, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Leroy was proud to be a Grand Rapids Firefighter for 32 years, with 23 years spent as part of the rescue squad.
He was a member of many different organizations such as DILLEY WACKERS, Post 258 SAL, Casino Club, Loyal Order of Moose, The Eagles and Vytautas Aid Society. Leroy made great friendships from those groups over many years.
Following Leroy’s retirement, he kept in touch and followed the Grand Rapids Fire Department. Leroy will be remembered by so much- but mostly his great love for his wife, children and his grandchildren. He enjoyed a lot of things in life, especially watching his grand kids stay involved in their sporting events, riding his motorcycle across the country, listening to the music of The Gaithers, traveling to South Padre Island for the cold winters, cooking for large crowds whether it was his family, the organizations and clubs he was a part of, or his Fire Department family.
Leroy will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, Leroy’s family has suggested that loved ones make a memorial contribution to Gilda’s Club or Transport For Christ.
A Memorial Gathering will take place on Thursday, November 14th at Reyers North Valley Chapel from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Memorial Service will be at 10am on Friday, November 15th at the Funeral Home. Family and friends may gather beginning at 9am at the Funeral Home if they did not get an opportunity to visit on Thursday.
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