Leroy William Scheele

Leroy William Scheele Sr., 73, of Bella Vista passed away July 13, 2012, in Springdale. He was born July 4, 1939, in Cibolo, Texas, the son of Edgar and Hilda Amanda Reinhard Scheele. Leroy was a retired meat-cutter and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bentonville. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann Schlather Scheele, of the home; two sons, Leroy William Scheele Jr. of Bella Vista and William Edgar Scheele of Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Sondra Kay Randall of Odessa, Mo., and Serena Kay Scheele of Bella Vista; one sister, Ora Lee Benton of Cresson, Texas; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, with services at 9:30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bentonville. Burial will follow in the Bentonville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice or the "Village House Adult Day Program." Online condolence to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.