Leroy J. Anastasi
April 1, 1926 - January 21, 2022
Leroy J. Anastasi
April 1, 1926 - January 21, 2022

Leroy Anastasi was born April 1, 1926, in Westphalia, IA. He was the fifth of six children born to Carl and Clara Anastasi. On August 1, 1950 he was married to Gladys Schechinger in Westphalia, IA. Leroy and Gladys proceeded to welcome three daughters to this marriage. He lovingly referred to his three daughters as his "three queens." He and his family enjoyed many summers at their second home in Lake View, IA, where they spent time with friends and family alike.

Leroy established and ran Anastasi Plumbing and Heating and continued to fill his "free time" with many hobbies he developed over the years. First, Leroy restored Victoria Station and opened it as a restaurant. Then, after retiring from Anastasi Plumbing and Heating, he moved on to his favorite hobby of restoring and selling Antique furniture, toy tractors, clocks, and Kirby vacuum cleaners.

Later in life, Leroy found a new love in the form of a hearty breakfast provided by his good friends at Milk & Honey. He always looked forward to his morning chats with James. Leroy worked in his shop fixing anything brought to him until he was 95. Upon his second retirement, Leroy moved to Elm Crest Assisted Living, where he made many new friends and was lovingly cared for by the Assisted Living Staff.

Leroy was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys (Schechinger) Anastasi.

He is survived by his brother Raymond (Francis) Anastasi; 3 daughters, Mary Jo (Tony) Sondag, Vicki (Gary) Fagan, and Kris (Dave) Pope; Grandchildren Molly (Cory) Brinker, Andy (Jeni) Sondag, Ryan (Casey) Fagan, Ana (Will) McConnell, Betsy Pope (Nick Finken); Great-Grandchildren Max, Joe, and Drew Brinker, Jace and Emmy Fagan, Jett Sondag, and Jack McConnell.

No Services at this time.

Burial
Harlan Cemetery
911 12th Street
Harlan, IA 51537
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Harlan News Advertiser - Tuesday , July 25th, 1950
Marriage Licenses
Leroy Anastasi, Harlan, 24, and Gladys Schechinger, 19, Harlan
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The Harlan News Advertiser, Harlan, Iowa, Tuesday, September 5th, 1950
Leroy Anastasi and Gladys Schechinger were married August 1, 1950 at Saint Michael's in Harlan, Iowa.
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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Le Roy Anastasi
Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 4
Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa, USA
Map of Home: Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa
Dwelling Number: 2
Family Number: 2
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members Age Relationship
Carl J Anastasi 42 Head
Clara Anastasi 30 Wife
Adilia Anastasi 11 Daughter
Lucille Anastasi 9 Daughter
Earl Anastasi 7 Son
Stella Anastasi 6 Daughter
Le Roy Anastasi 4 Son
Raymond Anastasi 1 Son