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Roy Samuel Herron Jr.

March 26, 1947 — November 21, 2017

Roy Herron, age 70, of Suamico, WI formerly of Neillsville, WI died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 peacefully with his sons by his side at the Bay Harbor Care Center in Suamico. Roy Samuel Herron Jr. was born on March 26, 1947 in Willow Springs, IL the son of Roy Sr. and Mildred (Schlick) Herron. After Roy Jr. completed the third grade, he and his family moved to Neillsville, where he attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Neillsville High School. After graduation, Roy ran the family farm and then went to work for the Holiday Gas Station in Neillsville. He would go on to work for the Holiday Company as a manager and moved and worked in various locations throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. When he retired from Holiday, he moved back to Neillsville and sold real estate for Landini Auction Service, and later worked as a sales rep. for the Clark County Press and Shopper. Roy then moved to Appleton, WI and worked in Sales and Marketing. When he retired from that job he moved back to Neillsville.   He is survived by two sons, Shane (Tammy) Herron of Appleton, WI and Clay (Denise) Herron of Kaukauna, WI, five grandchildren, Brooke, Colton, Rick, Hailie and Colin Herron, a sister, Michael Ann Thompson of Plover, WI, a brother, David (Yvonne) Herron of Marshfield, WI and a sister-in-law, Janice Koenig of Marshfield, WI He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pam, his parents and three brothers, Larry, Rick and Frank Herron. A Memorial Service for Roy will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, WI. Pastor Terry Marg will officiate. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the Gesche Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.   The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Roy’s family with Funeral arrangements.      
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Saturday, November 25, 2017

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Saturday, November 25, 2017

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Gesche Funeral Home & Cremation Service

4 S Grand Ave, Neillsville, WI 54456

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