Leroy Edward Kress was born on December 14, 1919, and passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lillian. He is survived by his two daughters, Norma Papoi and her husband Michael and Donna Walsh; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation, Thursday, June 29th at 6:30pm followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at 7pm, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 355 South Navajo Street, Denver, 80223. Funeral Mass, Friday, June 30th, 1pm, also at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with a reception immediately following the Mass. Interment, Crown Hill Cemetery at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Denver Hospice at Lowry or Sloan's Lake Rehab Facility in Leroy's name.