LeRoy Eugene Germann

BURLEY - Leroy Eugene Germann, 80, of Burley, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Safe Haven Homes of Burley.

He was born Dec. 8, 1935, in Orofino, Idaho to Harold Harry and Mary Frances Adams Germann. He was the third child, of four brothers and four sisters.

LeRoy had spinal meningitis while an infant, which caused him to be deaf and have many struggles throughout his life. He attended the Gooding School for the Deaf and Blind, He was a member of the basketball team and enjoyed running track. It was in high school where he met his love, Katherine Shill. They were married on June 6, 1957, and were married for 53 years before Katherine passed away in 2010.

LeRoy and Kathy had three sons, Brent, Melvin, and Raymond. They were also blessed with 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

LeRoy worked for both the Orofino and Heyburn sawmills. He worked construction for several years and also worked for the Simplot Corporation for many years until his retirement. He was a member of a bowling league, a member of the ISDB softball team, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He loved watching football with his family, and rarely missed a sporting event when one of his grandchildren was participating.

He is survived by his three sons, Brent (Julie) Germann of Burley, Melvin (Gwen) Germann, and Raymond Germann both of Manhattan, Kan.; as well as his 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine; his parents; four brothers, Harold, Richard, Melvin, and Robert Germann; and one sister, Thelma.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the at the First Presbyterian Church, 2100 Burton Ave., in Burley, with the Rev. Josyph Andrews officiating. Where friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind Foundation at any Wells Fargo Bank.

The family would like to extend its sincere thanks to Linda Woodbury and the staff at Safe Haven in Burley for their love and kindness over the past year. They would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, and technicians at Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) in Twin Falls, for their warm caring demeanor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.