Leroy Martin Sawatzky was born October 22, 1938, in Weatherford to Orval Ralph and Elsie (Penner) Sawatzky and passed away, Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Integris Baptist Medical Center Portland in Oklahoma City, at the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 21 days.

Leroy was raised west of Weatherford on the family farm.  He attended Gyp Hill rural school, a little one room school west of the farm and graduated from Corn Bible Academy in 1957.  On May 29, 1960, Leroy married Doris Bourquin in Clinton and made their home in Weatherford.  He farmed, ran a bull dozing business and worked in construction during his working career.  Leroy enjoyed fishing, his church life, going to Jerry's Restaurant to drink coffee, and spending time with family and friends.  He spent his final years at Broadway Living Center in Lexington enjoying the food, friendships, and those were the best years of his life.  Memorials may be made to Pine Acres MB Church.

Leroy is survived by one son, Phillip Lee Sawatzky of Weatherford; one daughter, Darla Cheek and husband, Jeff of Oklahoma City; one brother, Marion Sawatzky and wife, Sandra of Adams; one sister, Joann Meget and husband, Mark of Denton, Texas; one sister-in-law, Grace Sawatzky of Weatherford; three grandchildren, Jerry Ray "Trey" Ulrich III, Megan Nicole Rose, and Stephanie Gierhart; and seven great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard and Orlie.