Leroy C. Dorey

Leroy C. Dorey, age 94, of Manitowoc, died Friday evening, January 26, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, with his loving family at his side.Leroy was born on October 20, 1923 in Manitowoc, son of the late Leo and Ida (Miller) Dorey. He attended Manitowoc public schools and the Manitowoc Vocational School. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army Air Corp's serving during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1945. Leroy worked for most of his life at Pozorski Hauling and retired in 1985 from the Manitowoc Public School System. On January 14, 1966 he married the former Kathryn Stevens in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2015. He was a member of Drews-Bleser American Legion Post# 88 and Eagles Aerie #706 both of Manitowoc.Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Steven (Lori) Holtz, Manitowoc; one son-in-law: Tony (Karen) Ruelle, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister: Lucille Hofslund, Manitowoc; one nephew: Allan Titus, Manitowoc; one niece: Loretta Kloida, Manitowoc, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leo and Ida Dorey; his wife: Kathryn Dorey; one daughter: Kathryn Basler; one brother: James Dorey; one great-great-grandchild.According to Leroy's wishes no funeral services will be held. Entombment of his cremated remains will take place at the Knollwood Mausoleum. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com

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