LeRoy Charles Belken

LeRoy Charles Belken, age 76, of Montfort, WI passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 2, 2023, at his residence in rural Montfort. He was born on July 22, 1946, in Platteville the son of Delvin “Boots” and Retha “Tiny” (Kauffman) Belken. He was united in marriage to Gloria Hugill on August 24, 1968, at the Montfort United Methodist Church.

LeRoy graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1964. He continued his education at the Southwest Technical college in Fennimore receiving his welding certificate. LeRoy farmed the family farm in Wingville Township until purchasing the farm in 1970 from his parents. While farming, LeRoy was employed at Land’s End in Dodgeville for 30 years. He and Gloria also ran a Grade A milk testing lab for 20 years.

LeRoy enjoyed traveling with his wife and family and being outdoors working on landscaping. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, and woodworking. LeRoy will be remembered for being a family man, who was humble, kind, and selfless, who adored his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was also very proud of his wife for receiving her doctorates in 2013 achieving the title of Dr. Gloria Belken.

LeRoy is survived by his wife of 55 years Gloria of Montfort, daughter Laura Hugill-Belken and husband Thorn Thorn of Knoxville TN, son Corey Belken and his wife Karla of Prior Lake, MN, four grandchildren; Halle and Jake Skaife and Josie and Bryce Belken, five siblings; Marcia (Bob) Voss of Monticello, Sharon (Kerry) Wheeler of Onalaska, Patty (Doc) Remus of Onalaska, Gary (Judy) Belken of Montfort, and Chris (Pete) Brandt of Elroy, brothers and sisters-in-law; Judy (Gary) Thompson, Lake Delton, Connie (Don) Heindel of Blacksburg, VA, and Waltraud Hugill of Waunakee, along with several nieces and nephews.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law LeRoy Hugill.

Donation would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be sent to Livingston State Bank 125 North Center Street, Livingston, WI, 53554, in care of "Family of LeRoy Belken".