LeRoy Willard Branson, age 89, of Omaha, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Sunday September 15, 2019. LeRoy was born August 10, 1930. He was a veteran of the Korean War and proud life member of VFW Post #8334 and Millard American Legion Post #0374. Leroy retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years, and was a member of NALC Branch 5. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Jacqueline Branson; two sons, Rick and Steve; two daughters Lori and Lynn. LeRoy is survived by his loving children, Adena (Chuck) Peterson, Connie (Mark) Richter, Roiann Gravert; 11 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great-great-grandson; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be Thursday Sept. 19, 2019 10:30 am at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home 5701 Center St. Omaha, NE 68106. Interment will follow at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials to Kindred Hospice or St. John Vianney.
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