Leroy F. Dozler

LeRoy F. Dozler, 86, of Albion, NE passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home near Albion, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at St Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, NE with Fr. Mark Tomasiewicz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Albion, NE.  Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church with a 7:00  p.m. wake service.

LeRoy Fredrick Dozler, son of Andrew and Clara (Mescher) Dozler was born on January 4, 1936 on a farm near Petersburg, NE.  He was baptized on January 5, 1936, at St. John's Catholic Church, Petersburg, NE and later confirmed on June 9, 1947, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, NE. The family moved from Petersburg to a farm west of Albion in the spring of 1946.  LeRoy went to the Red School House and finished the 8 ^th grade in 1949.  He farmed with his father and brother.  In 1959 he was drafted into the United States Army and came home in December of 1960.  LeRoy continued to farm with his family.

On August 29, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Kay Nordhues at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley, NE.  They moved to a farm west and north of Albion, where they are still residing. He loved the land, and enjoyed helping his boys on the farm and raising cattle.  He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  LeRoy was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, NE.

LeRoy is survived by his wife Mary of Albion, NE; 8 children: Arlene (Dave) Berger of Spalding, Greg (Sharyn) of Albion, NE; Ron (Jennifer) of Albion, NE; Brenda (Justin) Frey of Albion, NE; Andy (Jennifer) of Ravenna, NE; Mark (Stephanie) of Kearney, NE; Michelle (Ron) Weltruski of Spalding, NE; Brian (Tana) of Albion, NE; 31 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Joyce (David) Figgner of Albion, NE; several in-laws of Marys family; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Kristine, brother and sister-in-law Don & Ella Mae Dozler; brother-in-law Dennis Getzlaff; sister-in-law Theresa Roggenkamp; parents-in-law John and Edith Nordhues.

Levander Funeral Home of Albion, NE is in charge of the arrangements.