LeRoy R. Schocker, 73, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Mayo Health Systems in Albert Lea.

LeRoy was born Jan. 3, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of William and Edith (Davis) Schocker. He graduated from Austin High School in 1963. After graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. LeRoy was employed by Land-O-Lakes in Albert Lea, retiring in 1996, then with the Albert Lea School District as a groundskeeper. He volunteered many hours with the Albert Lea Salvation Army. LeRoy enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, model cars and puzzles. He especially enjoyed his conversations with family, friends and neighbors.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, LeRoy Schocker Jr., Shon Lewis and Tony Schocker; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Kolb and Marlys Larson; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna; brothers, Dewain and Billy; and sister, Eleanor Klingbeil.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel in Albert Lea with Pastor Vern Harris officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Albert Lea Area Veterans Group.