LeRoy James Heinrich, 84, of Oakley, Ks, died Wednesday, February 10th, in Logan County Hospital, Oakley.
He was born July 17th, 1936, in Quinter, Ks, to Gabe, and Mary (Engel) Heinrich. He graduated from Grinnell High School, in 1954, and served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He married Delores Meerian, on August 23, 1958, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Leroy served as the Mayor of Oakley, from 1977-1985, and was a board member of various organizations, including St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW, Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and Oakley Country Club. He owned and operated Northwest Furniture and Floor Covering, from 1964-2000. He also owned a furniture store in Scott City, and a decorating center, in Colby. He was a real estate agent, and Broker, and owned and operated Western Realty. He owned the Palace Theater, Oakley Lanes, and multiple buildings, downtown. He was responsible for persuading Sonic, and Pizza Hut to operate, in the city.
He enjoyed golfing, bowling, baseball, and flying.
He owned a Cessna single engine plane. He bowled four perfect games,
and held the course record of 31, at the Oakley Country Club. He was an
avid baseball fan, was a pitcher in the Army, and was extended an
invitation, to try out with the St. Louis Browns.
Leroy valued honesty, and integrity, above all else.
Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Oakley, with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the church, with inurnment in St. Joseph
Cemetery, Oakley.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or for Masses and may be sent in care of, Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com