Michael

Leroy Charles Michael, 74, of La Grange, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Leroy was born in Oldenburg on Sept. 7, 1942, the son of Lee and Ella (Issleib) Michael. He married Patricia Wiemken on July 3, 1965 in La Grange. Leroy worked for Prause Meat Market as a meat cutter for 28 years. He then joined his wife, Patricia, in the family business, Wiemken Bread. Leroy retired in 2003. He loved fishing and hunting and teaching his children about the outdoors. Leroy also enjoyed livestock and supporting the local 4-H club. He was a strong believer in helping children with their livestock projects and to be sure they recouped their livestock investment he and Butch Gaddes created the Po’ Folks Show Fund. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of 51 years; daughter, Lisa Coonrod, of La Grange; son, Kenneth Michael and wife, Keri, of La Grange; daughter, Deborah Bertsch and husband, Steven, of Fayetteville; son, David Michael and wife, Susan, of Serbin; two sisters: Ruby Kovar of La Grange and Velma Foster of San Antonio; grandchildren: Tamara Mager and husband, Lee; Greg Petzold and wife, Krystal; Tristan Michael; Rebecca Michael; Ashley Beseda and husband, Weston; Wesley Bertsch; Haley Bertsch, Erin Michael and Nathan Michael; great-grandchildren: Daniella, Hannah and Alaina Mager; Carter and Chloe Petzold; Kaylyn, Raelynn and Canaan Beseda. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette 4-H Council, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 134, La Grange, Texas 78945. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.