LeRoy, "Buster" Harry, age 92, of Elkhorn passed away peacefully on November 24th.

LeRoy was born on February 8th, 1931 in Elkhorn, WI, the second of five children, to Roy and Palma Harry.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings: Doris (Reed), Richard, Marjorie (Caudil), Donald, his loving wife of 27 years, Edna Harry, and his stepsons Tim  and Jay O'Connor.

LeRoy graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in 1949. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Platteville for a year before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.  He served as a proud marine for 3 years.  LeRoy finished his time as a marine serving as a radio man on forward observer team for 105 M.M. Artillery with Baker Battery 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division.  He was awarded the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged with a rank of sergeant.   After his years of service, he attended Mexico City College.  He went on to work in construction all his life.

LeRoy enjoyed gardening and spending time with other veterans.  He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  LeRoy served as the Commander of the Elkhorn American Legion Post 45 several years, and also as Commander of the Walworth County American Legion.  He was a member of the Honor Guard for the Elkhorn American Legion and the Elkhorn VFW.  He embraced the Marine motto "Semper Fidelis" – Always Faithful, One for All - All for One.

LeRoy is survived by his son, Michael Roy Harry, and step children: Terry Mahoney, Mary Wyatt, Linda O'Connor, Peggy (John) Rader, Joe (Cheryl) O'Connor, Tricia (Ron) Chmill, Kali (Mark) Thatcher, Amy (Robert Mann) Anzalone, and David (Fabian Plata) O'Connor, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. – for whom he turned the television to cartoons when great grandchildren came to visit.

LeRoy stayed curious his entire life, often asking anyone with a phone to look up the answer to his current question.  He also loved to tell jokes – many that he would call his "originals".  Those that knew and loved him will miss his inquisitive nature and sense of humor.

His family is grateful for the devoted care he received while at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center and Holton Manor.

Funeral Service will be 3:00PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes, 730 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI.  Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time Friday at the Funeral Home.  Interment with Military Honors will follow the service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Elkhorn, WI.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St John – The Wilderness Church, Elkhorn, WI. Online guest book at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.

St. John's in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
13 S. Church Street, Elkhorn WI 53121