LeRoy R. Waszak

LeRoy Roman Waszak was born March 2, 1942, and passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Emilia (Durski) Waszak, his wife, Shirley Waszak, and his son, Terry Waszak. LeRoy is survived by his brother Russell Waszak, his children Gary (Lisa Caballero-Waszak), Brian (Lisa) Waszak and Laura (George) Doome. Further survived by 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

LeRoy was a Milwaukee Policeman for 30 years, wrote an article for The Badge “It’s a Jungle Out There,” founded the bands WestBound and Family Tradition, created numerous homemade cards, laughed at his own “dad jokes,” was an avid hunter, and NEVER missed his grandchildren’s baseball games.

Visitation will be held at the MAX A. SASS & SONS SOUTH SHORE CHAPEL (1314 Manitoba Ave., South Milwaukee) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12 Noon.