LeRoy Kesler

LeRoy Kesler, age 82, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on July 16, 2020 at North Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1938, in Colby, WI to Oliver and Marie (nee Gierl) Kesler. He lived and attended school in Greenwood, WI, and was united in marriage to Joanne Tolaney on June 4, 1960, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Willard, WI. He was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard for 8 years and a life time member of the Greenwood American Legion Post 238. He was also a member and past president of the Loyal Rotary Club. LeRoy was self-employed in painting, remodeling and construction for over 50 years, as well as operating Black River Campers and Greenwood Campers in the 1970s. They moved to the Minneapolis area in 1985, where he continued in construction and home building until his retirement due to ill health. Survivors include his wife Joanne of 60 years; four children, Alicia Sterzinger, of Robbinsdale, MN, Lori (Mark) Gregorich, of Spencer, WI, Raymond Kesler, of Lancaster, CA, and Theresa Fisher, of Champlin, MN; fourteen grandchildren, Erin (Tahzeeb) Hirji-Walji, Sara (John) Wroblewski, Christopher (Gwenna) Sterzinger, Hannah Sterzinger (Paul Downing), Jonna Sterzinger, Alex Sterzinger (Allison Buelow), Jennifer Sterzinger, Kaitlyn Sterzinger, Brett (Caitlin) Gregorich, Melanie Gregorich (Tjaden Brostowitz), Joseph Kesler, Antonio Kesler, Zachary Fisher, and Alexa Fisher; eight great grandchildren, Kaden, Levi, Hunter, Bennett, Harlow, Rexton, Me’Ryah, and Thomas. He is also survived by brothers Richard (Sandra) of Zimmerman,MN, David (Barbara) of Watertown, WI and sister Sharon (Sven) Sandblom of Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant twin brother, brothers Oliver, Jr. and James, and great granddaughter, Haven. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Stephens Catholic Church, Anoka, MN on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. A graveside burial service officiated by Father Leo Johnson will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Greenwood, WI on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. The Greenwood American Legion Post 238 will provide military rites. Family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Red Cross or the charity of one’s choice.

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LeRoy Kesler

January 4, 1938 - July 16, 2020

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LeRoy Kesler

January 4, 1938 - July 16, 2020

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