1927
Leroy
2011
Leroy Lindgren
January 23, 1927 — March 17, 2011
Leroy Wilber Lindgren of McCook passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was 84 years old.
Leroy was born on January 23, 1927 in Bell, California to John and Cornelia Lily (Clug) Lindgren. He graduated from Trenton High School.
After graduation, Leroy went to the Enewetak Islands in the Pacific Ocean and worked in construction. On April 4, 1956, he was united in marriage to LaDonnia Kay Lorimer in Winter, South Dakota. To this union two children were born. They made their home in Glendale, California where Leroy worked for the International Union Operating Engineers Local 12 operating heavy equipment. Leroy retired in 1959 and moved his family back to Trenton where he purchased the family farm.
He liked to tinker with his cars and had a passion for all kinds of tools.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother in infancy; and one sister, Evelyn Lindgren.
Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, LaDonnia Lindgren of McCook; son, Darren Lindgren of McCook; and daughter, Jannette Lindgren of McCook; numerous family and a host of friends.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Friends may send condolences to the family online at www.carpenterbreland.com
A graveside inurnment will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Lance Clay officiating.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
Leroy was born on January 23, 1927 in Bell, California to John and Cornelia Lily (Clug) Lindgren. He graduated from Trenton High School.
After graduation, Leroy went to the Enewetak Islands in the Pacific Ocean and worked in construction. On April 4, 1956, he was united in marriage to LaDonnia Kay Lorimer in Winter, South Dakota. To this union two children were born. They made their home in Glendale, California where Leroy worked for the International Union Operating Engineers Local 12 operating heavy equipment. Leroy retired in 1959 and moved his family back to Trenton where he purchased the family farm.
He liked to tinker with his cars and had a passion for all kinds of tools.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother in infancy; and one sister, Evelyn Lindgren.
Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, LaDonnia Lindgren of McCook; son, Darren Lindgren of McCook; and daughter, Jannette Lindgren of McCook; numerous family and a host of friends.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Friends may send condolences to the family online at www.carpenterbreland.com
A graveside inurnment will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Lance Clay officiating.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
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