Leroy A. Rooney

October 29, 1932 - October 10, 2020

Leroy A. Rooney, 87, of Bad Axe passed away October 10th peacefully at Huron County Medical Care Facility. Leroy was born October 29, 1932 in Bad Axe son of the late Earl & Lorene (Chape) Rooney. At working age Leroy worked for General Motors. He joined the Army in 1953, where he proudly served in the Korean War. Shortly after, Leroy met the love of his life Patricia Jean Brown, they were united in marriage January 17, 1959 at the United Methodist Church in Bad Axe. Leroy was a serving member at the United Methodist Church. Leroy took on scrap metal recycling, he was one of the first customers D&W had and was known as a regular. Leroy was known as one of the busiest scrap recyclers in Huron County. Leroy was a social butterfly & known by many. He enjoyed family events, watching his grandkids sports events, going out to dinner, coffee hour and just driving around the countryside. Leroy is survived by son Kenneth Rooney, son-in-law Randall DeGrandt, grandchildren Melissa (Roger) Wykes, Jessica (Donald) Lumsden, Cynthia (Daniel) Clarey, Rebecca (Matthew) DeGrandt. Great grandchildren Andrew, Ryan, Elizabeth, Addison, Justin, Thomas, Jonathan, Parker, & Randilyn. He is also survived by brothers-in-law Albert (Ruthann) Brown, Thomas (Virginia) Brown, special friend Denice Hind & many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia, daughters Katherine & Barbara, brothers Earl, Eugene & sister Claire. He will be missed by many. Services for Leroy will be held Thursday October 15, 2020 at 11am at Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe with burial to follow at Novesta Cemetery in Cass City, MI. Visitation will be held at Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe Wednesday October 14, 2020 from 4-7pm & also Thursday from 10am until the time of service.