YOAKUM: LeeRoy Edward Koliba, age 85, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born September 13, 1940 in Yoakum to Edward and Agnes (Ondrusek) Koliba.
He retired from DuPont after 32 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and served in the U.S. Air Force. He and Peggy met at a Mood’s dance in Hallettsville and they danced for many years. They led many grand marches for weddings and danced all across Texas. They enjoyed traveling in their RV, camping through most of Texas and all the western states. Their five grandsons were the center of their life and enjoyed watching them in their sporting events and taking them camping. His other passion was watching Aggie sports with family and friends.
Survivors: sons, Bruce Koliba (Joanna) and Bryan Koliba (Elisa); his pride and joy five grandsons, Trenton, Bradey, Kyle, Kevin and Cody Koliba; brother, Marvin Koliba.
Preceded in death by: parents; wife of 56 years, Peggy (Roush) Koliba and a brother, Bobby Koliba.
Visitation 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Burial St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Kyle Koliba, Kevin Koliba, Cody Koliba, Bradey Koliba, Cayson Fishbeck, Brayden Goode, Slayde Rice, Caleb Byrnes, Carson Byrnes and John Pelech.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Yoakum Texas A&M Club Scholarship Fund.