LeRoy Lokken

DeForest - LeRoy A. Lokken, 73, of DeForest, WI passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born in LaCrosse, WI on February 3, 1952 to Andor and Lorraine Lokken. 

A proud Northsider, LeRoy graduated from LaCrosse Logan in 1970. After high school, he moved to Madison for college. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in winter 1976. 

He met his wife, Barb, in Madison in 1990, the two would later marry in 1996.The absolute joy of his life was having his two daughters, Emily and Katie. LeRoy worked at Ascendium Education (formerly Great Lakes) for 32 years. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, enjoyed all things outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. LeRoy will be remembered for his extreme generosity as he greatly enjoyed giving to his family and others. 

Survivors include his wife, Barb Collins of DeForest, daughters Emily (Craig) Thompson of DeForest, Katie (Ben) Collins-O’Young of Palatine, IL, granddaughters Alaina and Lydia, and a grandson due in just two weeks. He is further survived by his brother Gary Lokken of LaCrosse, his brother Jerry (Kathy) Lokken of LaCrosse, and a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dennis Lokken. 

The family wishes to thank Drs. Sandbo, Pardo, Mohammed, and all of the nurses on B6/3 at UW Hospital who cared for LeRoy in his final days.

A visitation will be held from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A memorial service will follow the service at 12pm. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250