LeRoy G. Wrigley, Jr., age 83 of Alhambra, IL, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born on Thursday, September 10, 1942, in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of LeRoy and Ellen (nee Thamel) Wrigley.

On Saturday, September 1, 1962, he married Joan Carol Wrigley (nee Kostyshock), who survives.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

LeRoy was born in East St. Louis and grew up in Fairmount City. He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1961. At the age of 19, he started working for McDonnell-Douglas. After 35 years of service, he retired in 1996.LeRoy enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to camp locally, fish, hunt (ducks) and garden. LeRoy liked to tinker around in the garage. He cherished his time with the grandkids.

Survivors include:
Wife - Joan Carol Wrigley, nee Kostyshock, Alhambra, IL
Son - Mark L. (Kelly) Wrigley, Pocahontas, IL
Son - Scott M. (Penny) Wrigley, Alhambra, IL
Son - Todd A. (Cynthia) Wrigley, Alhambra, IL
Grandchild - Jessica L. (Justin) Hatton
Grandchild - Abigail M. (Chas) Tieman
Grandchild - Jenna M. (Dustin) Compton
Grandchild - Daniel M. Wrigley
Grandchild - Julie M. (Bryan) Jett
Grandchild - Jillian K. (Nicholas) Hemann
Great Grandchild - Sofia Tieman
Great Grandchild - Zoey Tieman
Great Grandchild - Elleiah Compton
Great Grandchild - Luke Jett
Great Grandchild - Jemma Hatton
Great Grandchild - Myles Tieman
Great Grandchild - Leighton Compton
Great Grandchild – Tessa Jett
Great Grandchild - LeRoy Hemann
Great Grandchild - Lillian Hemann
Sister - Sharon (Bill) Kessinger, Marine, IL

He was preceded in death by:
Father - LeRoy George Wrigley, Sr., died 11/14/1974
Mother - Ellen Lenora Wrigley (nee Thamel), died 9/22/2000
Sister - Delores Burns, died 1/1/1985
Sister - Norma Stephan, died 10/3/1994
Great Grandchild - Oakleigh Hemann, died at birth

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL.

Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL, with Father John P. Beveridge, officiating.

Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.