Fr. Leroy’s Obituary Fr. Leroy R. Smet 86, of New London passed away peacefully on Wednesday May, 16, 2019. He was born January 17, 1933 in DePere to the late Robert and Henrietta (Verboort) Smet. Fr. Leroy was ordained a Diocesan Priest in 1959 with the Green Bay Diocese. He spent his career at many parishes including Manawa, New London, Phlox, Mattoon, and Winneconne, where he retired in 2007. Fr. Leroy loved masonry and helping his dad build homes. He enjoyed downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing and trips to Door County. He enjoyed many years of deer hunting, rabbit hunting with his dogs Doc and Nimrod, working on his land, building and tending to his cabin. He is survived by his siblings; Daniel (Karen) Smet, Dorothy (Tom) Scott, Steven (Lynne) Smet, his sister in law Dar Smet and numerous nieces and nephews. Best friends Mary Ann Hanson, Roxanne (Larry) Beyer, Travis, Isabella, Charlotte, Emmastasia and Liam Beyer. Fr. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Gerald, John and Ralph, sister-in-law Caroline Smet and Traci (Beyer) Langenhuizen. Per Fr. Leroy’s wishes there will be no funeral services. A Mass of Celebration will be held at St. Josephs Chapel in Green Bay. Mary Ann and her family and the Smet family would like to thank all the Doctors and nurses that have assisted Leroy to make this journey a little easier. Special thanks to Dr. Dale Schlais (Dr. and friend), ThedaCare at Home/Hospice and all staff at St. Joseph’s Residence New London. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Fr Leroy R Smet January 17 1933 May 15 2019.
Death notice for the town of: New London, state: Wisconsin