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Leroy Francis Farrell

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On May 18, 2019 @ 11:44 am In 2019,Obituaries | 10 Comments

Leroy Farrell

Leroy Farrell, age 84, entered eternal life on Friday, May 17, 2019, at his home in Prior Lake, MN.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 27 from 4-7PM, with prayers provided by the Knights of Columbus at 6:45PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 28 at 11AM with a visitation one hour prior, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Military honors will be provided by the Prior Lake VFW Honor Guard. Leroy will be laid to rest at Shakopee Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee, MN.

On May 27, 1934, Leroy was born in Credit River at the cabin. In his youth, Leroy spent much of his time outdoors, either working at the farm or hunting. Assisting at both the Farrell and Schneider farms taught Leroy the value of hard work. He attended the local county school, where Leroy was paid a meager monthly wage of 25 cent to start the woodfire each morning.

Leroy served during the Korean War in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Minnesota and began working at Cargill. For over four decades, Leroy was employed at Cargill Inc.

At a party, Leroy was introduced to Betty ”Bets” Schmitz. They began dating and exchanged wedding vows on January 11, 1958, at the Church of St. Mary in Shakopee. This union was blessed with many wonderful years together and focusing on raising their five children, Cindy, Jody, Rick, Jeff and Brian.

The family first lived in the Shakopee area, where Leroy and Bets worked together raising animals on the hobby farm. In 1998, they moved to Prior Lake. Through the years, he shared his love of the outdoors with his family. They enjoyed picnics, camping, swimming, snowmobiling, and best of all…being together. In later years, Leroy loved to pontoon and go fishing on the lake with family, listen to music and playing cards. He also enjoyed building birdhouses and most of all go dancing. Leroy was always the life of the party and had a great sense of humor.

After Bets’ early death on October 29, 1999, Leroy relied on his faith to persevere. He instilled his strong faith in his children as well. Leroy became especially focused on the Virgin Mary and all of her blessings. He relished being able to take a few of the family members to Megjugorge.

Leroy was a man of strong faith and a devoted husband, father and grandpa. He was strong willed, yet very gentle and kind-hearted. Forever loved and missed by children, Cindy (Larry) Winterfeldt, Jody Prokes, Rick (Marcy) Farrell, Jeff Farrell, Brian (Teresa) Farrell; grandchildren, Jeannie, Gail (Brian), Crystal, Joe, Chris, Matt (Arianne), Julie, Nicole, Mandy, Chris, Danielle, Austin, Sage, Sienna; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bob Schneider, Rosie (Elmer) Palma, Ruthie (Ronnie) Delbow, Pat Schneider; other relatives and friends.

Leroy was greeted in eternal peace by his wife, Betty; a baby angel; 3 grand baby angels; 1 great-grand baby angel; mother, Margaret (Julius) Schneider; brothers, Matt Farrell, Jimmy Farrell, Pete Farrell, Ed Farrell, John Farrell, Dick Schneider: sisters, Katherine Stiegbauer, Mary Cikanek and Jen Preisen

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Condolence from Ann Hennen on May 18th, 2019 9:59 pm

Leroy was like another dad to me when I was young……he was a great man!!!

Condolence from lloyd Friske on May 21st, 2019 5:32 am

I took home bound communion to Le Roy and greatly enjoyed my time with him and listening to his talking of the trip to Medjugory.

Condolence from Mark Schneider on May 21st, 2019 6:47 pm

Rest In Peace Uncle, you will be missed by many.

Condolence from Al and Betty Grosz on May 22nd, 2019 6:37 pm

Very nice neighbors and family

Condolence from Bruce R. on May 25th, 2019 8:43 am

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends. May you find some comfort in the promise found in Revelation 21: 3-4 and 1 Thessalonians 4:14. Knowing that there is an opportunity to be reunited with loved ones.

Condolence from Rose Harwood-Acklie on May 25th, 2019 4:51 pm

So hard to let go of a loved one, especially someone loved as much as Lee. In times of sorrow remember this Scripture from Jesus Himself: John 14:1-5 ” Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Because of complications here in Omaha, we cannot attend the memorial services for Lee. Know you are all given our deepest sympathy and condolence.
Love you…. Aunt Rose and Uncle Gene

Condolence from Flavian Geis on May 26th, 2019 7:40 am

Leroy was a great man and loved by many. I would like to point out that he had four sisters not three my mother hazel Geis (maiden name, Farrell) was for some reason not included in his obituary.

Condolence from Al and Betty Grosz on May 27th, 2019 12:57 pm

Leroy and Betty were very nice neighbors

Condolence from Arlene Rosckes on May 28th, 2019 7:33 am

My sympathies go out to Lee’s family. It seems like every time you would see Lee he would have a smile on his face. I deeply regret that I am not able to attend his memorial service. I had surgery last week and am not feeling up to par. You are all in my thoughts and prayer.
Arlene and Jim Rosckes

Condolence from Arlene Rosckes on May 28th, 2019 12:49 pm

My sympathies go out to the family of Lee. Lee always seemed to have a smile on his face. I deeply regret that I am not able to attend the memorial service. I had surgery last week and am not feeling up to par. Once again I am sorry for your loss
Arlene and Jim Rosckes

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