LeRoy J. Annis' Obituary
LeRoy J. Annis, age 81, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Sept. 5, 2024 with family by his side.
LeRoy was born on Feb. 22, 1943 to the late LeRoy and Francis (Frank) Annis. After attending Oshkosh High School, LeRoy enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in Germany. After returning home, LeRoy worked for Lenox Candle where he worked until Lenox Closed. He then worked at Perfection Distributing until retirement.
LeRoy enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and gambling. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 267. LeRoy married his soul mate, Joan Paulick Schumacker, in June of 1973, Joanie preceded him in death on June 15, 2006.
LeRoy will be greatly missed by his sister Marlene Rieben of Twin Lakes WI, sister-in-law Kathy Annis of Oshkosh and several nieces and nephews. LeRoy will also be missed by his “breakfast buddies” Steve Krueger, Paul Anderson along with his favorite waitresses, Trish Marks and Christine (Crazy) Niles. He will also be deeply missed by his “boss” Bob Paulick
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings Charmaine Gray, Eugene and Bruce, brothers-in-law Charlie Gray and Dick Rieben and sister-in-law Joan.
Visitation will be held for LeRoy on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home (865 S. Westhaven Dr.) Services will be held at 2:00 pm.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aurora Hospice for the loving care and kindness given to LeRoy.
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