Leroy James Mathies

We bid Farewell The life of Leroy James Mathies gracefully concluded on January 24, 2025 at his home in Bloomington MN where he quietly slipped into his eternal resting place surrounded by family. A man of deep faith, who now joins family which proceeded him in death wife Jeanne, parents Thomas and Adeline, and siblings Joseph, Melvin and Kathy. In life Leroy, also known as Le, was born in Cold Spring MN 14 August 1934. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing baseball. He joined the Army as a Paratrooper in February 1954 and was very proud of his service to his country. A man of short stature, Le always said, "I used to be 6' tall until I started jumping out of airplanes." His passion for work landed him a few careers - carpet layer, construction with his brother-in-law and best friend Dick Albachten, and finally Walmart assembling items for customers. After retiring at the age of 86 he enjoyed watching nature and people. Le truly loved people of any age with the ability to make everyone he met feel valued and important. He volunteered most of his life with the Lions Club, AA, Shriners and wherever he was needed. His patience and compassion touched countless lives with warmth, kindness, quick wit, and sense of humor leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in those hearts. We know it's "much more gooder" (a Le quote) for you now in heaven. Le is survived by his children - Joan (Mark) Fuller, Rich (Char) Mathies, Julie (Gary) Carlson, Jean (Randy Vickerman) Mathies, Grandchildren-Anthony Fuller, Jessica Mathies, Leah Kulbeth, Richard Fuller, Angie Leadens, Joshua Mathies, Russell Vickerman, Melissa Mathies, Great grandchildren- Richard Mark, Harper Fuller, Carter Leadens, Bennett Leadens, Zeke Fuller and siblings Earl, Carol Albachten, Tom, Ronnie, Donnie and Vernon. We pray the legacy of Le, also known as Dad, Papa, Grandpa and Lepa, will forever inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself. There will be Mass 31 January 2025 11:00 A.M., reviewal 10:00A.M. Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 9900 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420. Reception to follow at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, 2300 West Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431 In lieu of flowers please donate to the Lions Club, Shriners or a cancer research center, such as St Jude's in Leroy's name.

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Leroy James Mathies

August 14, 1934 - January 24, 2025

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Leroy James Mathies

August 14, 1934 - January 24, 2025

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