L. LeRoy Peterson, 77, longtime Ryder, ND farmer and rancher, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 in a Bismarck hospital.

Lynn LeRoy was born June 10, 1942 in Minot, ND to Lynn and Gladys (Glaholt) Peterson. He attended Anna Township country school in Ward County and graduated from Ryder High School in 1960.

LeRoy joined the working world as a surveyor of missile sites in the early 1960's. He served his country honorably in the US Army Reserves from 1964 to 1970.

LeRoy was joined in marriage to Sandra Morris on November 27, 1965 at the Presbyterian Church in Ryder. They lived on the Peterson family homestead located north of Ryder. LeRoy was proud to be the third generation of Peterson's to work the land and raise livestock. In his early working days, LeRoy held positions at Farmers Union Elevator and at Ted's Garage in the parts department.

LeRoy was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church of Ryder, where he also served as an elder. He was a founding member of the Ryder Jaycees and took great pride in his community. He enjoyed playing pool, doing crossword puzzles, playing cribbage with his kids or a quick game of 'racehorse' with family and friends. His quick wit and endless knowledge during trivia nights will be forever missed. He enjoyed the outdoors, was a crack-shot while hunting and loved to participate in family fishing tournaments out of Deep Water Bay on Lake Sakakawea. The family cabin was a source of relaxation and family memories that will be cherished forever.

LeRoy is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sandra, Ryder, ND; children Deanna and Bob Reikow, Bismarck, ND, David and Cindy Peterson, Ryder, ND and Carolyn and Kevin Munns, Bismarck, ND; grandchildren Blake and Marshall Reikow, Megan and Jim Munns; great-granddaughter Addison Dirk; brother Dennis and Mary Peterson, Minot, ND; sister DelRaye and Terry Johansen, Ryder, ND; father-in-law Don Morris, Mandan, ND; sisters-in-law Phyllis Morris of South Dakota and Donette and Kent Strange of Colorado; brothers-in-law Steve and Marge Morris of Louisiana and Ronald and Chong Morris of Montana along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Ardys Morris and brother-in-law Randy Morris.

Celebration of LeRoy's Life: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Calvary Church in Ryder, ND
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery, Mandan, ND
Memorials are preferred to the ND Veteran's Cemetery or to the Ryder Historical Society.

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