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Leroy Burnside

June 7, 1947 — February 24, 2017

LeRoy J. Burnside, 69, of Hawley, MN passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 in his home.

LeRoy John Burnside was born June 7, 1947 to Roy and Adeline Bach Burnside in Hawley, MN.
He grew up and attended school in Hitterdal, MN. After high school, Leroy was drafted into the US Army and served until 1969. Following his service he met his first love, a 1969 Orange SS Chevelle. Soon after, he met his second love, Carol Saice, who he married in 1971 in Hitterdal, MN. They made their home in Hawley and raised two boys, Richie and Jamie.

LeRoy had a passion for racing and fast cars. He even spent several years racing his #91 at Buffalo River Race Park. During these years his boys were always around the track helping dad pound out dents, change tires, and do about any other job that was asked of them. LeRoy’s passion for cars was something he passed down to his boys. LeRoy also loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time deer hunting and fishing with his family.

LeRoy worked road construction until his retirement in June of 2005. He kept busy hauling gravel, but could often be found wrenching on his cars in the shop or out on the lake fishing. He very much enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and put nothing above his family.

LeRoy is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Richie Angie Burnside, Jamie Lori Burnside; brothers, Arlen Alice Burnside, Floyd Debbie Burnside, Perry Karen Burnside; sister, Vickie Donnie Hansen; brother-in-law, Sonny Rose Saice; sister-in-laws, Liz Gary Knott, Rose Paul Roy, Debbie Keith Abdo; grandchildren, Ashley Tim Roberts, Adam Olson, Alyssa Cody Burnside, Mercedes, Shelby, Megan and Jesse Burnside; great-grandchildren, Ariahna and Aliveah Roberts, and Bently Burnside.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Scott and Lucas.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Red River Valley for their care during this difficult time.

Visitation: Friday, March 3, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with a prayers service beginning at 7:00 at Wright Funeral Home, Hawley, MN.

Memorial Service: Saturday March 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM in St. Andrews Catholic Church, Hawley, MN.

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Friday, March 3, 2023

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Wright Funeral Home, Hawley, MN

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

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St. Andrews Catholic Church

1418 Main St, Hawley, MN 56549

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