LeRoy Genthe

LeRoy J. “Jimmer” Genthe, 84, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at The Bridges of Appleton after a long, courageous fight with Alzheimer's Disease. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where military rites will be accorded by VFW Post #5274 and American Legion Post #42. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the LeRoy Genthe Memorial Fund which, in turn, will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

LeRoy was born on March 17, 1934 in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of George and Mabel (Stark) Genthe. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Joyce A. Rawson, on September 19, 1953. He is now reunited with her after being apart for four years. LeRoy served in the 32^nd Division of the Wisconsin National Guard, also known as the Red Arrow Division, as a cook/baker. After his service, he and Joyce settled in Cuba City where he went to work for his brother, Bob, at the Genthe Body Shop. In his final working years he went back to being a baker for Dick's grocery store in Platteville. After retirement LeRoy spent 16 years as a crossing guard for the Cuba City Police Department. He loved the kids he helped cross the street and would have treats in his pockets for them and every holiday he would dress up to bring smiles to their faces. LeRoy played semi-pro baseball for the Platteville Cardinals. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball, fishing, bowling, and walking around Cuba City to say hi to everybody. LeRoy was also instrumental in establishing Platteville Youth Bowling at Arcade 3.

LeRoy is survived by three children, Randy Genthe of Madison; Sandra (Mark) Ambrosius of Sun City West, AZ; Kevin (Colleen) Genthe of Richland Center; seven grandchildren, Aaron Ambrosius, Luke (Rachel) Genthe, Brenda Ambrosius, Tia (Robb) Gust, Makayla Louis, Taylor Genthe, and Austin Genthe; sister-in-law, Phyllis Genthe; and 23 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; lovely wife; and siblings, Dorothy (Alvin) Schoen, Virginia (Walter) Wenzel, Charles (Grace), George (Ethel), Robert (Lawana), Roger (Virginia), Frank (Madge), Harold (Phyllis), and twins, who were still born. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.