Leroy Jarchow
March 1, 1964 ~ December 23, 2019
Leroy John Jarchow age 55 of Fredericksburg, IA died Monday, December 23, 2019.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Fredericksburg.
Leroy John Jarchow was born March 1, 1964 in Sumner, IA, the son of Alden and Norma (Pierce) Jarchow. He was one of their seven children.
He attended school in Fredericksburg. After his school he started bar tending at various bars in the area. He also worked at Aveka in Fredericksburg.
Leroy enjoyed the outdoors. He loved having grill outs and big bonfires. He also always enjoyed the fireworks on the fourth of July. A person would walk into Leroy's house and there was always music playing. He had it going all day. Leroy was what you call a simple man.
Leroy is survived by three sons, Andrew (Leanna) Blue of Tennessee, Leon Jarchow of Oelwein, IA, Brady Jarchow of Oelwein, IA; two daughters, Amber Blue of Tripoli, IA, Audrey Blue of Grinnell, IA; one brother, Brian (Darla) Jarchow of New Hampton, IA; four sisters, Jackie Sheffner of Fredericksburg, IA, Janice (Steven) Johnson of Fredericksburg, IA, Joyce Peyton of Fredericksburg, IA, Lorna (Eugene) Zeien of Morango, IA; sister-in-law, Deanna Jarchow of Sumner; 10 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Bruce Jarchow.
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Leroy had a really cool bicycle when we were kids. I think it was a Schwinn Stingray with a tall sissy bar, and a steering wheel. As teenagers, he always liked cruising around town with me in my 1974 Dodge Challenger. He would jump in my car, pop in a tape, and crank the radio volume to maximum before the music started playing. Then when the music started, it’d almost blow us out of the car !! He always knew the words to all the good songs ! Mike Sternat F’burg class of 1981
I remember Leroy from school. He was funny most of the time. I always thought of him as a friend…so sad to hear about him. First time I met him was in 1978. We both lived in the apartments kiddy corner from the school. We lived across from each other. He came out of the apartment and scared me. He would talk whenever we seen each other. Jodie Beck (Ransom). I sure will miss him…
My sister and I would go to Chips in Lawler with my nephew in tow. We couldn’t take him in with us, he was a toddler, but, Leroy (Elroy to us) would volunteer to watch him so we could go in for a little while. Leroy was always like a little brother, one you took advantage of, but, always loved the heck out of. I will never forget you Elroy!
so sorry to hear this, I always enjoyed visiting with Leroy. will be thinking of you all in the coming days.
May the memories of your loved one console you in the days ahead. Jeanne and David Roder
Sorry for the family loss Gloria Peters Fox
Leroy was one of my classmates. Class of 1982 Fredericksburg. I remember Leroy as always quiet, always nice. We would have interesting conversations about being part of a big family. My deepest condolences to the family. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time 🙏 Nancy DeSloover Goldston, Wichita, KS
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