Leroy John Rotert
June 25, 2013
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LeRoy John Rotert, 76, died June 25, 2013. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will follow the service.
LeRoy was born on May 30, 1937 in Willy, Iowa to Henry and Argina Rotert. He was the youngest of nine children. LeRoy joined the U.S. Army in 1957 and served until 1963. He lived in Carroll, Calhoun and Greene counties before moving to Des Moines in 1959. After living on the southside of Des Moines for 50 plus years, he moved to Altoona in 2008. LeRoy worked for several trucking companies over the years. After retiring from Farmland Industries he worked part-time for TMC as a driver-instructor where he earned his nickname “Hatchet Man”.
LeRoy attended St. Peter and Paul Church in Altoona and was a member of Iowa Pride Motorcycle Club, Cyclone Corvettes, Inc., and the American Legion. He enjoyed the ISU Men’s basketball games, driving his corvette, attending his children and grandchildren’s activities, traveling, and the many friends he has made over the years. LeRoy married his wife, Joan on May 28, 1955 and remarried her again on August 4, 1978, “after taking 9 years off for good behavior” per LeRoy.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Larry (Peggy) of Kansas City, MO, Kelly (Pam) of Stillwell, KS, Jeff (Rhonda) of Altoona; six grandsons; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and five brothers and sisters-in-law. LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Randall; infant twin daughters, Robin and Regina; a brother; and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Parkinson’s Research www.parkinsons.org 1-800-437-4636 or to Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, 5960 Dearborn Street, Suite 100, Mission, KS 66202, 913-384-4848. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Alan & Julie Kincheloe
07/06/2013
Kelly, Pam & Family,
Our prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May you find strength in the happy memories of your dad. His love for cool cars was definitely passed on to you. Remember him when the wind blows through your hair and the sun shines down on you. Love and prayers to all of you.
Alan and Debra Howard
07/04/2013
To Leroy's family: We are so sorry to hear of Leroy passing. We knew him and Joan through Iowa Pride and of course the Corvette events. He always had a smile and a warm greeting. We send our deepest sympathy.
Donna & Jerry Jones
07/02/2013
Jeff, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We are thinking of you and your family. Prayers for strength thru' the days ahead.
Dee Mc Fall
06/30/2013
Jeff Rhonda and Boys
I am sorry to hear of Mr Rotert's passing. I met him at a Corvette show in Indianola a long time ago.
I told him he had a fine son and Jeff had a real nice family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this terrible time.
Paul Buckroyd
06/30/2013
RIP Leroy. I Met LeRoy 15 or 20 years ago in the Cyclone Corvette Club. He has done so much for that club. LeRoy was a terrific fellow. My condolences to Joan and the family and also all of his friends. He will be greatly missed.
Ron & Cheryl Schiller
06/29/2013
We are sad to hear of Leroy's passing. We know that is is no longer suffering. He was a great friend and cheer leader for our family.
Joan and family-please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Leroy.
joanie navin
06/29/2013
We were surprised and sad to hear about Leroy Joan. We will not be able to attend his service as we have other plans for that day,I do need your phone number so when Im up that way we can come over to see you.. Love and prayers to the Roterts family from the Navins
Pat & Barb Breen
06/28/2013
Dear Joan and the entire Rotert family, please accept our heartfelt sympathies, you will be in our hearts and prayers in the coming weeks. Leroy was a great guy, I especially enjoyed reminiscing with him about our younger days as truck drivers and sharing stories of life on the road. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Daphne Anderson
06/28/2013
Dear Joan and family,
May our Lord comfort you all with the all the years of memories you shared as a family as you celebrate LeRoy's life.
You are in our prayers,
Daphne & Dean
Steve and Linda Opheim
06/27/2013
Joan and family please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will sorely miss "Grampa" and are picturing him singing into his CB on the big road. It was always so much fun to ask him for one more tune.
Sally Lawson
06/26/2013
I am sad to know that Leroy has passed away. I knew Leroy and Joan for many years which includes going camping together when we were much younger. My deepest sympathy to Joan, the entire family and other friends. May your wonderful memories of Leroy get you through the days and month ahead.
Curt and Kathy Thompson
06/26/2013
Our heart-felt sadness on hearing of Leroy's passing. He brought such fun-loving moments and adventures to everyone he met, especially to those in the 'Vette club. Peace to all of his family.
Curt and Kathy Thompson