He was born in Tofte, Minnesota on March 9, 1924. Roy graduated from Grand Marais High School and received a degree in Actuarial Sciences from Carlton College.
Roy married his wife Betty Jo on August 18, 1951. He had a career in Actuarial business working for American Security and State Reserve Life. Roy was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Masons and Rotary. He had a passion for playing Suduko, doing crossword puzzles and especially spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by a daughter Sharry and a grandson Eric. Roy is survived by his wife, Betty Jo; children, Clyde (Anita), Becky (Mickey) and Louanne (Johnny); grandchildren, Hilary, Andrew, Cassie, Kristine, Michael and Craig; and great grandchildren, Alexandria, Amelia, Samantha, Abigail, Mike, Sophia, Eden and Joy.
A Memorial Service to Celebrate Roy’s Life will be at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown, Texas with Pastor Walt Pohland officiating
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Roy’s honor to: American Cancer Society for Leukemia or Faith Lutheran Church, 4010 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628.