Leroy Herman Folie

Leroy H. Folie, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Albert Lea, MN. A private family burial was held.

Leroy was born on March 11, 1934 to Tollef and Ida Folie in Albert Lea, MN. He was baptized at East Freeborn Lutheran Church. He attended school in Clarks Grove and graduated from Albert Lea High School. He married Garnet Peterson on October 15, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Robbinsdale, MN. From 1955 through 1957, he served in the US Army with the 5th Armored Division. He worked at Church Offset Printing for 39 years, finally retiring in March of 1996.

Leroy enjoyed being outdoors. You could see him riding his bike no matter what the season. Besides biking, he enjoyed riding his horses, walking, blowing snow, taking care of his horses, feeding the birds and watching the Vikings play football. He loved animals, especially his dog Foxy, who would ride with him while he mowed the lawn or on his bike rides. Garnet and Leroy enjoyed traveling. They took trips to Washington, New York, Colorado, California, the Black Hills, and Yellowstone National Park. They went on tours of Europe, Scandinavia, Hawaii, Alaska and Ireland.

Leroy is survived by his nieces Shelly (Ross) Peterson, and Debbie (Mike) Ryan; his great-nieces and great-nephews Tony Ryan, Nikki (Brandon) Pirhoda, Robert Peterson, Ryan (Hannah) Peterson, Shelly Roell, and John (Elizabeth) Roell; and his beloved papillon, Foxy.

Leroy is preceded in death by his wife Garnet; parents Tollef and Ida Folie; sister Lois Squires; sister-in-law Barbara Peterson; brothers-in-law Charles Squires, Kenny Peterson; nieces Janey Roell and Kathy Roell.

Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home has been honored to serve the Folie family.