Leanna Jane Roepke Obituary (1950

As per Leanna's wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. No services are planned at this time. Leanna Roepke, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Leanna Jane was born May 17, 1950, at Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Leland Dean and Leah Gibson Griffin. She attended school in the Starmont district and graduated with the High School Class of 1968. Leanna was united in marriage to Michael Albert Roepke on the Griffin family farm on August 31, 1974. To this union were born two children, Joseph and Sarah. Leanna and Mike have lived on their farm north of Aurora all their married life. Leanna is survived by her husband, Michael; son, Joseph (Amy) and grandson Wyatt; daughter, Sarah Roepke (Bethany Seedorff) and grandson Griffin; her brother Jeral Griffin; many sisters-in-law , brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. No services or visitation are planned at this time. The Fawcett Funeral Home and Cremation services of Winthrop is assisting the family. To send a message go to www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.