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Leroy Stine Obituary
December 29, 1945 - April 28, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Leroy Wesley Stine, 79, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born in Ottawa, KS on December 29. 1945. Leroy joined the US Navy and shipped out to Vietnam after high school. He lived in KC area before moving to Wichita in 1976 where he continued to work in appliance repair. Leroy oversaw the grounds of Resthaven for over 25 years.
Leroy married the love of his life, Charlene Dianne Martin on May 28, 1966 and they had 57 wonderful years together before she preceded him in death on July 5, 2023. They enjoyed traveling, entertaining and most of all spending time with family.
Leroy is survived by his daughters, Laura(Tracy) Tynan and Melissa (Jeremy) Seiwert, his mother Irene Fowler, sisters Cindy Myler and Becky (Charles) Woods, brother-in-law David(Donna) Martin, sister-in-law Patti(Mark) Williams, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his brother Michael Stine, his brother-in-law Gerald Lee Martin, Jr, sister-in-law, Janet Sue Chambers, granddaughter Megan Tynan, niece Wendi Dawn (Martin/Steele) Rebenspies and nephew Michael Dean Martin.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Veteran organization of your choice.
A visitation will be held at Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory, 11800 US-54, Wichita, KS 67209, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS 67205. Committal will follow immediately at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
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Mr and Mrs Doc Harter
April 30, 2025
A great loss to the world. Boats was the best friend a person could have. We will surely miss him. Until we sail the seas together, brother.
Harry Simpson
April 29, 2025
Fair winds and following seas sailor. "Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..." Thank you Leroy for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy, Vietnam War era.
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