Leroy J. Greulich, 89, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper.
Leroy was born December 28, 1931, in St. Meinrad, to Benno and Lela (Wills) Greulich. He married Bettye Vaal on April 23, 1955 in St. Meinrad.
Leroy was a member of St. Meinrad Catholic Church, St. Meinrad American Legion, DAV, NRA, AARP and Patoka Hills Quail and Upland Game Alliance.
Leroy retired from Saint Meinrad Abbey after 50 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He raised tame rabbits and AKC Beagles. Leroy loved gardening and traveling to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed mowing lawns and riding his ATV. Leroy was an avid fan of IU Basketball and the Indianapolis Colts.
Survivors include his wife, Bettye Greulich of St. Meinrad; two sons, Randy (Cindy) Greulich of Ferdinand and Gregg (Sally) Greulich of Ocala, Florida; two daughters, Cynthia Greulich and significant other, Charles Tempel of St. Meinrad, and Susanna Board of Georgetown; one brother, Omer Greulich of Shepardsville, Kentucky and a sister-in-law, Irene Greulich of St. Meinrad; eight grandchildren Joshua, Adam, Tyler, Kyle, Landon and Chris Greulich, Chip Hockenbury, and Leta Board, and nine great-grandchildren.
Leroy was preceded in death by a brother, Raphael Greulich and his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 9, in St. Meinrad Catholic Church at 9 a.m. CT with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. Central at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and also Thursday at the church from 8 a.m. until time of services. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
