LeRoy Palmer Stromsodt died Thursday, July 14, 2011 in the Cooperstown Medical Center-Hospital at the age of 72 surrounded by his family after a courageous three month battle with Lung Cancer.

LeRoy was born in rural Sharon, ND on August 10,  1938 to Seibert and May (Christopherson) Stromsodt.  Leroy was baptized and confirmed at Ringsaker Lutheran Church, rural Cooperstown. LeRoy graduated from Sharon High School in 1957.  He married Nadine Pratt on June 16, 1964. He married Janet (Larson) Saxberg on April 29, 1988. Janet passed away June 9, 2002. LeRoy was a life-long carpenter and farmer. He will be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing, skill in smoking meat, and his enjoyment in playing a good game of pinochle with his brothers.  

LeRoy is survived by three daughters and two step-sons: Sharon (George) Maertens of rural Cooperstown, ND, Laurie Knutson of Glyndon, MN, Rhonda (Rodney) Gaden of Fargo, ND, Brian (Lisa) Saxberg of Cooperstown, ND and Christopher Saxberg of Florida. Grandchildren: Christina (Trevor) Pikula of Osage, MN, Matthew (Amanda) Maertens of Jamestown, ND, Jennifer Maertens of Cooperstown, Michael, Michayla and Abbigail Maertens of rural Cooperstown, JoAnna Knutson of Bismarck, ND, Leah and Javontae Knutson of Glyndon, MN, Brandon Gaden of Fargo, ND. Step-Grandchildren: Kassie and Katina Gaden of Fargo, ND, Kristen (Dustin) Kerber of Fargo, ND, Lexi, Caitie, Maddie, Emily, Benji, Sophie, Trevin and Hazen Saxberg of Cooperstown. Great-Grandchildren: Emily Maertens, Daesean and DeJanae Knutson, Madison Gaden. Brothers: Charles Stromsodt and Sherman ( Alice ) Stromsodt of rural Cooperstown. Nephew and Niece: Scott (Teresa) Stromsodt of Bismarck ND, Tracy (John) Puttre, WI and several cousins.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents May and Seibert Stromsodt, wife Janet Stromsodt, and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for LeRoy will be Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Binford, ND.  Officiating will be Reverend Jessica Merchant.  Organist will be Theresa Fiebiger.  Special music will be April Maertens and Trevor Pikula.  Visitation will be Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 5PM to 7:30PM with a 7:30PM prayer service in the Cooperstown Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Ringsaker Cemetery, rural Cooperstown.