LeRoy Lyle Schempp, age 86, of Oakes, passed away on April 24, 2023. He went peacefully to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
LeRoy was born on May 29, 1936 in Oakes, ND to Carl Walter and Margaret Ella Elizabeth (Buchholz) Schempp. He served in the Air Force. On June 1, 1958, he married Mathilda (Kron) Schempp in Stirum, ND. They bought and lived on the Buchholz family farm for 31 years in Stirum, ND. They moved to their home in Oakes, ND in 1989.
LeRoy served on the board of education at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Stirum. He loved to spend time with his pets at the lake, fish, and be with family. They enjoyed going to the Norsk HostFest for over 30 years. In his spare time, LeRoy liked to crochet, remodel houses, and travel to Germany.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Betty Jane Schempp, Raymond Schempp, and George Schempp. LeRoy is survived by his wife, Mathilda of Oakes, ND; daughter Tammy (Mark) Lindseth of Aberdeen, SD; and son Daniel (Amber) Schempp of West Fargo, ND; his two granddaughters Olivia and Katelyn.
His funeral will be Friday, April 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at St John’s Lutheran Church, Oakes ND with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Oakes View Cemetery near Oakes.
The family wishes to thank the staff at CHI Oakes Clinic & Hospital and CHI Home Health Care and Hospice, but especially his nurse Noreen Dykema for all her loving care.
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