Leroy Maertz

SUN PRAIRIE—LeRoy G. Maertz, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  He was born on February 15, 1941 in Madison, WI to Henry and Isabella “Ella” (Warmuth) Maertz.  He married Mary Hellenbrand on September 8, 1962 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Columbus, WI.

LeRoy had a career at E.P. McMahon & Son’s in Sun Prairie for over 40 years.

LeRoy is survived by his wife Mary; children Laura Eagen (John), Wesley, and Andy (Dayna); grandchildren Nathen, Isabella, Lucas, Hailey, and Jett; and great-grandchildren Alexis and Nolan.  He is further survived by his sister Betty Reinen (Jim).  LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 with a funeral service to begin at 12:00 PM.   Following services, LeRoy will be brought to his final place of rest with full military honors at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the VA Hospital for all their care and compassion for LeRoy during his stay.