Leroy M. Mikeska, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away Sept. 5, 2018. He was born on Dec. 8, 1924 to Peter & Bertha Stulken Mikeska in Hallettsville. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Dept., and St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Leroy served the US Army on Sept. 17, 1946, and was put in the US Air Force before his discharge on Sept. 16, 1949. He attained the rank of Sergeant.

Leroy returned to Hallettsville after his discharge from the Air Force. He helped his family, and about a year later, he got the job of his dreams – gauging oil wells. This proceeded to be his life-long job for the next 69 years.

Leroy loved to dance, and it was how he met the love of his life, Alma Liebicher, it was instant attraction. They married on Oct. 16, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville, and lived in Hallettsville the rest of his life. The union had 3 sons, Leroy J., Roger (deceased) and Michael. He was interested and active in all things involving the school & sports.

Leroy formed his own company Mikeska Well Services, Inc., and he, Alma and Michael ran the company for a number of years, until Leroy's age made him retire.

Leroy put his energy and spare time in helping several organizations in Hallettsville, he was an excellent cooker of everyone's favorite, sauerkraut.

Leroy became disabled about 3 years ago, and had to retire to Hallettsville Rehab & Nursing. He always had a smile for everyone and enjoyed his "coffee shop" buddies. Hunting was a favorite sport, and he has 3 trophies to prove his marksman's ship.

Leroy leaves behind to mourn: his wife Alma of 67 years; 2 sons, Leroy J. Mikeska & wife Barbara of Goliad, and Michael Mikeska & wife Sheryl of Hallettsville; sister Elsie Fehrenkamp of Houston; 4 grandchildren, Kari Stephens (Josh), Ashley Kallus (Wade), Jason Mikeska (Joan), and Bradley Mikeska (Katie); and 7 great grandchildren, Jade Mikeska, Nathan Mikeska, Wyatt Stephens, Anniston Stephens, Lynley Kallus, Bowen Kallus and Kendis Kallus. PoPo will be loved and missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who Leroy worshiped greatly.

Leroy was preceded in death by; his parents, son Roger James Mikeska, and sister Selma Smith.

Funeral Service: 10 am, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 4 pm to 7 pm, Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Josh Stephens, Wade Kallus, Jason Mikeska, Bradley Mikeska, Ronnie Technik, and Jimmy Kouba. Officiant: Rev. Jared Stillion. Memorials: Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Dept., Hallettsville ISD Education Foundation or Donor's choice. Burial: Mikeska Family Cemetery.