LeRoy R. Schaub, age 74, passed away Friday,November 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. LeRoy was born on July 10, 1946 in Chamberlain, South Dakota to Edward Albert Schaub and Alma Dorthea Breading Schaub. He proudly served in and retired from the United States Navy. His proudest accomplishment was becoming a Chief Petty Officer. LeRoy served 22 and half years of
dedicated service. He was a member of the VFW Post 1988, American Legion Post 0250, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 91, and Fraternal Order Eagles 4505. LeRoy married his loving and faithful wife, Emma Dianne, in May 1970. They were married for 50 years. LeRoy was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply and sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Alma Schaub. He is survived by his wife,
Emma Dianne Schaub; his children Michele Christianson (Chris), Gloria Russell , Tina DeCarlo, Edward Schaub, and Dawn Schaub; grandchildren Michele Schaub, Justin and Chelsi Christianson, Crystel and Christopher Russell, and Victor, Nick, and Grace DeCarlo; five greatgrandchildren with one great-granddaughter due in February, 2021; and brother Edward Schaub
(Dorothy).
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead, 127 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, Florida 32073. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at 2:00 pm.
