LeRoy J. Meismer, 89, of Metamora passed away at 5:45pm Sunday May 16th, 2010 at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1920 in Metamora the son of Henry and Elizabeth Sheppard Meismer.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
He was a WWII US Army Veteran serving in the 33rd Division. He was a recipient of a purple heart. LeRoy was self employed owning Eastmoor Inn Tavern in Metamora for many years. He previously worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company. He was a member of American Legion Post 89 in Metamora and VFW Post 7185 in Minonk. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora.
Services will be 11am Wednesday May 19th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora with his nephew Fr. Paul Meismer and Fr. Don Roszkowski officiating. Visitation will be one-hour prior to his service at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Metamora. Memorials may be given in his name for Masses. Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel is in charge of arrangements.