LeRoy was honorably discharged April 13, 1946 at the U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center, Shoemaker, California.
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Manning Monitor article------ 1944
FOURTH SON ENTERS SERVICE LeRoy Joens at Great Lakes LeRoy G. Joens, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs, George A. Joens, 206 Main St., is receiving his initial Naval indoctrination at the U. S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. He says he likes it pretty well, and sends a greeting to all his friends. When his recruit training is completed LeRoy will receive a period of leave which he expects to be about Jan. 27, 1945. |
Date of Birth
April 28, 1924 Manilla, Iowa
Date of Death March 12, 2013 Blair,
Nebraska
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Friday,
March 15, 2013 Braman Mortuary - Southwest Chapel
Omaha, Nebraska
Officiating Rev. Dr. Timm Griffin
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska
Arrangements by Braman Mortuary
Visitation: Thursday, 4-6:00 PM at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel)
LeRoy was the son of George and Frieda (Joachimsen) Joens; they had six children: Elmer "Burley," Ray, Letha (Joens) Nixon, LeRoy "Goaty," Donald "Bonnie," and Merlin (Elmer, Donald, & Merlin are also deceased). They grew up in the Manning area and attended Manning schools.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine (Siem) who graduated from Manning High School in 1942. He is survived by his Children: Steve Joens, Stan Joens & wife Lynda, Gary Joens & wife Denise, Ruth Hilt & husband Ralph; Brother Ray Joens & wife Abby; Sister Letha Taylor; 8 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren; Many other relatives & friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice
"Afterglow"
I'd Like the Memory of Me
To Be a Happy One.
I'd Like To Leave an Afterglow
Of Smiles When Day is Done.
I'd Like To Leave An Echo
Whispering Softly Down The Ways,
Of Happy Times, And Laughing Times
And Bright And Sunny Days.
I'd Like The Tears of Those Who Grieve
To Dry Before The Sun
Of Happy Memories I Leave
Behind-When Day is Done