Obituaries

I am from 100 acres in rural Wisconsin

Teeming with holsteins, work horses, and chickens

I am from threshing, plowing and baling

And rubbernecking on the party line

I am from Louise’s home baked bread drenched in butter

And klub, rummegrot, and sandbakkles on Syttende Mai

I am from Bjornstad laughter, Hall work ethic

And shenanigans with the Running boys.

I am from small town pool halls, greased back hair

And cigarettes rolled up in shirt sleeves

I am from Norwegian spoken and understood,

“Oom Pa Pa bands” and family gatherings

I am from freckles darkening in the sun,

And baby blues catching Cathy entering Westby High.

I am from the class of ‘57 and a desire for something new

amid Herman’s protests “Uff Da!”

I am from Coeur D’Alene Idaho where I married Cathy

And Tacoma, Washington- Airman First Class

I am from a green ranch in DeForest

Rick constantly on the move and Lisa on the way

I am from the backyard garden, bowling teams,

And lutefisk dinners at Christ Lutheran Church

I am from overtime at Oscar Mayer,

weekends boating on Green Lake, and family dinner conversations

I am from fatherhood:

Watching Disney under the patchwork afghan with Lisa

Playing catch in the backyard with Rick

Making Sunday breakfast and coaching softball

Birthday parties and holiday feasts

Lefse grills and Krumkake

Bike rides and Hayward vacations.

I am from hospitals and grief, loneliness and heartache.

Burying Cathy far too young.

I am from Spectacle Lake

The American Legion and Easy Eagles

Grandbabies running nudie on the dock

Fishing to “TUNA!” and “Jerk you jerk!”

Deer hunting and bonfires, water skiing and paddle boating

Battling mice, wasp nests, and red squirrels

And (usually) coming out the victor

I am from a second chance at love with Sue

The RV rolling from Texas to Canada, Arizona to Alaska

I am from a gated community in Fort Myers

And memorable golfing buddies.

Honing my carving skills and dabbling in paint.

I am from Brewers, Packers, Bucks and Badgers.

I am from fun loving neighbors, lifelong friends

And loyal dogs excited to see me

I am from laughter and tears, but mostly laughter

I am from a life well lived.

LeRoy R. Hall, age 84, passed away March 25, 2024 in Cary, NC. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church, 220 S. Main St., DeForest, WI. A visitation will take place at the church two hours prior to the service, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Norway Grove Cemetery, DeForest. 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