LeRoy Degen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to LeRoy Degen of Alexandria, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. LeRoy left this world on November 4, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Degen and Frances Degen (Weber); his siblings, Melvin (Jacque), Arnold, Gerald, Ted Degen and Ilene Thackeray (Willy); and his great grandchild Waylon Degen.
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Degen (Matthews); his sons, Clinton Degen (Jane) of Alexandria and Calvin Degen of Mitchell; his siblings, Charles Degen (Sandy) of Alexandria and Charlotte Lindsley (Arland) of Piedmont, SD; his siblings-in-law, Dorothy, Verna Degen of Mitchell, Pat Degen of Sioux Falls, Mattie Degen, Thelma Johnson and John Matthews (Monica) of Beeville, TX; his grandchildren, Marc Degen, Scott Degen (Revel) and Chris Degen (Andria); and his great grandchildren, Jessa, Dana, Hadley, Cruze, Memphis, Jax, Jemma and Jameson.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bittner Funeral Chapel (805 W Havens Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church (220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311).
