Service Information
LeRoy Black, age 82, of Fairfax passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm.
Private Family Funeral Service will be at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax, with interment in the church cemetery.
Obituary
LeRoy Arden Black was born on November 24, 1938, in New Ulm, Minnesota. He was the son of Theodore and Bertha (Blaalid) Black. LeRoy was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education at St. John Lutheran School and was a graduate of the Fairfax High School Class of 1957.
On November 5, 1960, LeRoy was united in marriage to Caroline Specht at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Wellington Township, Renville County, Minnesota. LeRoy and Caroline were blessed with four children, Christopher, LeeAnn, Jennifer and Corey. They shared almost 61 years of marriage.
LeRoy was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax and served the church in many capacities all of his life, as well as Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School.
LeRoy was an amazing man who farmed all his life. He loved fishing, hunting, inventing, planting trees and grapevines, as well as being with family and having crab legs for Christmas. He took time to pass on all of these interest and hobbies to the people he loved.
LeRoy passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm at the age of 82 years. Blessed be his memory.
LeRoy is survived by his:
Wife, Caroline (Specht) Black;
Children, Christopher (Lori) Black,
LeeAnn (Randy) Ristow,
Jennifer (Bruce) Starkson, and
Corey (Brenda) Black;
13 Grandchildren, Shawn (Erica) Black, Amanda (Al) Frank, Kelsey (Justin) Fredrickson, Angela (Nick) Novotny, Chris Ristow, Kara (Tim) Gillard, Josh Ristow, Carley (Jarret) Klabunde, Morgan (Jake) Grunewald, Karina (Michael) Klabunde, Justin Klabunde, Nicholas and Reese Black;
13 Great-grandchildren;
Sisters, Bert Ahlrich, and Sharon (Roland) Gronau;
Brother, Larry (Helen) Black;
Many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his Parents, Ted and Bertha Black; and Brother, Arden Black.
Helen Melquist says
I’m so sorry, Carolyn, for your loss! May God comfort you and your family at this time.
Wendy Strain says
My deepest sympathies go out to the family.
Kari Burshem says
May the angels in heaven wrap there loving wings around u and give you peace. May God’s gift of heaven bring u joy. And know my thoughts and prayers r with u all. Love Kari
Diane Liebl says
Deepest sympathy to the family. My brothers talk of fun times with him. Diane (Huiras) Liebl
Diane Liebl says
Deepest sympathy to family.
Judith Jacobs says
Caroline,
This is Judy Berdan. I send my prayers to your and the kids. Many memories of babysitting for you and LeRoy.
Peace
Ken and Eileen Kuttner says
Our deepest Sympathy. Prayers for your family
Dorothy Kirckof says
Sorry for your loss Caroline and Family.
Judy Voss says
Caroline and Family,
Sending Thoughts and Prayers your way along with our Condolences on Leroy’s passing.
Leo & Judy(Danberry) Voss
Mankato, Mn.
Tom and Judy Kuster says
You and LeRoy along with several in your family were special friends during our MVL years. Tom and I are so sorry for your loss during these difficult days even as we know we will all see each other again. A memorial is being sent to MVL in LeRoy’s name.
Kari Burshem says
May the angels in heaven wrap there loving wings around u and give you peace. May God’s gift of heaven bring u joy. And know my thoughts and prayers r with u all. Love Kari
Corinne Hable says
My sincere sympathy to you, Caroline. As you treasure your good memories, may you find peace! Corinne
Linda Muckenhirn says
September 17, 2021
Caroline and Family
Our Sympathy Goes Out To You. We Know LeRoy and Gordy Went To Jackpot Often,
But Did They Win?