LeRoy Robert Engberg's Obituary
LeRoy (Lee) Robert Engberg Resident of Hayward May 18, 1921 – March 24, 2012 A decorated USNavy veteran of 30 years, LeRoy Engberg passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 24, 2012. Lee was born in Atchison, Kansas on May 18, 1921 to Harry and Myra Engberg. He married Pauline (Combs) Engberg, on April 12, 1946. Throughout his navy career, Lee was stationed in Sicily, Guam, New Jersey, South Carolina, Virginia, and California, finally settling in Hayward California. After retiring from the Navy in 1971, Lee worked for Fruehauf Trailers in Oakland, CA for 15 years. Lee continued his passion of old war birds as a member of the Commemorative Air Force since 1990. Lee is survived by his wife of 66 years, Polly, their children, Ann Marie Simas (Joseph), Starlene Falkenberg (Sparky), Michael Engberg (Janice), grandchildren, Jessica Sinclair (Kevin), Michael Simas, Kevin, Brian and Derek Engberg, great-grandson, David Castillo, his sister Natalie Majors, several nieces and nephews. Lee will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 1pm at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd. in Hayward. Chapel of the Chimes Hayward (510) 471-3363
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