Service Information
LeRoy Stamer, age 82, of Hutchinson, formerly of Hector and Bird Island, husband of Jill Stamer, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 10:30 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bird Island, Minnesota.
Interment will be held in the Bird Island City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2016, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bird Island, and will continue on Saturday for one hour prior to the service.
Memorials preferred to Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bird Island.
Obituary
LeRoy James Stamer was born May 10, 1934, in Osceola Township, Renville County, Minnesota, the son of James and Signe (Carlson) Stamer. He was baptized as an infant, and confirmed in his faith as a youth. He grew up on the farm in Osceola Township, and graduated with the Class of 1952 from the Bird Island High School.
On December 4, 1956, LeRoy was united in marriage to Jill Kana. They made their home in Osceola Township, rural Bird Island and Hector, and were blessed with six children. LeRoy was a lifelong farmer, and he passed that passion on to his sons.
LeRoy was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bird Island. Fishing was a favorite pastime of his. LeRoy and Jill enjoyed traveling, and spending winters in Florida. LeRoy loved spending summers with his family at his lake home on Green Lake. He loved food, and sharing meals with family and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed attending the various activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. LeRoy and Jill were preparing to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
On Monday, July 25, 2016, LeRoy passed away, having reached the age of 82 years. Blessed be his memory.
LeRoy is survived by his:
Wife, Dorothy Jill Stamer of Hutchinson, formerly of Hector;
Daughter, Sally Mellies and her husband, Ronald, of Hector;
Son, Michael Stamer and fiancé, Danna Wertish, of Willmar;
Daughter, Tracy Dixon and fiancé, Jim Lukanich, of Mendota Heights;
Daughter, Nancy Jergenson and her husband, Arden, of Victoria;
Son, Jeffrey Stamer and his wife, Robin, of Hutchinson;
Son, Dale Stamer and his wife, Beatrice, of Hutchinson;
Grandchildren: Lindsay (John) Anderson, Monica (Brendan) MacDonald, Leah Ashburn, Destinee Stamer, Mallory Dixon, Shelby Dixon (fiancé Anthony Mahek), Reid Dixon, Ryan (Jen) Blad, Austin Blad, Michaela Stamer, Alyssa Stamer, Marissa Stamer, Paisley Stamer, Brooklyn Stamer, Brittany Stamer, Brianne Stamer, Brady Stamer;
Great-Grandchildren: Ella Zieske, Nolan Anderson, Connor Blad, Avery Blad;
Sister, Judy Brown of Big Lake;
Other relatives, and friends.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his Parents, James and Signe Stamer, and by his Brother-in-law, Bernard Brown.
Fred Bushnell says
We are sorry sorry to learn of Leroy’s death. What an interesting couple. We were first introduced on an agricultural trip to China in 2002. Leroy and Jill were easy to enjoyt and love. Their sense of humor, graciousness and interest in the world of food production were wonderful. We then learned that many of us (4 couples) spent our winters near Ft. Myers Beach. That knowledge led us to morning coffee 7 days a week for the guys. Many laughs and lots of farming discussions. We will miss this great guy but know his kindness and intellect will find him a place in heaven. Our condolences. Fred and Meg Bushnell