LeRoy Norman Ziesemer passed into eternal life on April 22, 2024, exactly 94 years after his birth, with his loving wife Ginny at his side.  LeRoy was born in Seymour, Wisconsin on April 22, 1930, to Julius and Dorothea (Seefeldt) Ziesemer.  He enlisted in the U.S. army in 1951 and fought in Korea. He was discharged in 1953.  He married Virginia Anton on April 11, 1953. They celebrated their 71st anniversary on April 11, 2024.  He worked as a foreman for Asplundh Tree Service for 42 years. Retired in 1992. He was a longtime member and usher at First English Lutheran Church, Appleton. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ginny, a son, Bruce Ziesemer (Marie Murphy) and a daughter, Renee Edbrooke; grandson, Michael (Kimberly) Fredericks, step-granddaughter, Sarah (Aldo) Franciscolo, and step-grandson, Ben (Michelle) Oitzinger; great-grandson, Quentin Fredericks, step-great-grandchildren, Eli Oitzinger, Aubrey Oitzinger, Adrianne Oitzinger, Alessandra Franciscolo, and Matteo Franciscolo. He is also survived by a sister, Annette Block, Appleton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Daniel, Gordon, Alvin and Wilbert; and 4 sisters: Della, Zepora, Esther and Evelyn.

LeRoy was a kind and loving man who lived his life with a strong sense of duty to God, his country, and his family.

A memorial service for LeRoy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 326 E North Street, with Pastor Mary Bauer officiating.  Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Inurnment will take place at Appleton Highland Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Pastor Mary Bauer of First English Lutheran Church and the staff of Carolina Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

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