Leonard P. "Pee Wee" Royer, the son of Glenn Earl Royer and Viola Marie "Dot" (Pritts) Royer, was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Daykin, Neb. He died Jan. 12, 2022, at the age of 92 years, 7 days.
Leonard grew up in Daykin and Davenport, Neb. He moved with his family at an early age to Republic, Kan. He graduated from Republic High School in 1948.
Following his schooling, he began work at Jim Lewis Motors in Belleville, Kan., as a mechanic. He attended and graduated from refrigeration trade school in Dayton, Ohio. He returned to Jim Lewis Motors to repair and service car air conditioners. Leonard then began work on Barth and Finch Appliance, later Barth Appliance as an appliance repairman. In 1967, he and his wife, Betty, established Leonard's Appliance, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2013.
On July 4, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Joanne Wood. To this union was born Timothy L. and Tonya M.
Leonard was a member of the Belleville Lions' Club; a member-volunteer for the Belleville Fire Department for 40 years, the Belleville Eagles, Belleville Elks Club, and a volunteer at the Republic County Historical Society Museum. He was active in the chamber of commerce for many years. He enjoyed group gambling trips, and working on Tim's farm.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonya Marie in 1973; his wife, Betty Royer, in 2011; and brother, Robert Dean Royer.
He is survived by one son, Tim Royer of Belleville; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Cremation was selected . His funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home with PMA Al Urich, officiating.
Private inurnment will be at the Grace Hill Cemetery, rural Belleville, at a later date.
Friends may call to sign the register book from 1 until 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, at the funeral home with the family greeting friends from 5 until 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Leonard Royer Memorial Fund established at Astra Bank.
Online condolences may be left at http://www.bach elor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, is in charge of the arrangements.
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