LeRoy Elbert Harry

LeRoy, "Buster" Harry, age 92, of Elkhorn passed away peacefully on November 24th. LeRoy was born on February 8th, 1931 in Elkhorn, WI, the second of five children, to Roy and Palma Harry. LeRoy graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in 1949. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Platteville for a year before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He served as a proud marine for 3 years. LeRoy finished his time as a marine serving as a radio man on forward observer team for 105 M.M. Artillery with Baker Battery 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged with a rank of sergeant. After his years of service, he attended Mexico City College. He went on to work in construction all his life. LeRoy enjoyed gardening and spending time with other veterans. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. LeRoy served as the Commander of the Elkhorn American Legion Post 45 several years, and also as Commander of the Walworth County American Legion. He was a member of the Honor Guard for the Elkhorn American Legion and the Elkhorn VFW. He embraced the Marine motto "Semper Fidelis" – Always Faithful, One for All - All for One. LeRoy is survived by his son, step children, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. – who he television to cartoons when great grandchildren came to visit. He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings: Doris (Reed), Richard, Marjorie (Caudil), Donald, his loving wife of 27 years, Edna Harry, and his stepsons Tim and Jay O'Connor. LeRoy stayed curious his entire life, often asking anyone with a phone to look up the answer to his current question. He also loved to tell jokes – many that he would call his "originals". Those that knew and loved him will miss his inquisitive nature and sense of humor. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Elkhorn, WI.