February 5, 1932 - June 30, 2014
Leroy "Oz" Mullerleile, age 82 of Richfield. Passed away on June 30, 2014. Oz was a kind, gentle man who was devoted to his friends and his family. He was all about people, developing relationships, ultimately converting them into friendships. He was an ambassador for the city of Richfield and he was passionate for his community and an enthusiast for its youth and high school sports. He was simply Oz to thousands of kids who considered him their loyal follower and he blessed them with his support and encouragement. They brought joy to his heart and in return he loved them all.
Oz will be greatly missed, but his exuberant spirit will endure and perpetuate in all those he touched forever! Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marie Muellerleile. Survived by his wife, Ann; children and their spouses, Mary (Gary) Piram, Tom (Jill) Mullerleile, Mark Mullerleile, and Jennie Mullerleile; grandchildren, Luke (Angela), Sari, Matthew, Michael, Kadie, Jack, Jaden, Harrison and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Leo, Gianna, Katharine and Kruz; brother, Leon Mullerleile; sisters, Carol Vogelsberg and Janette (Arlan) Malling; as well as many other relatives and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss. I played softball both for and against Oz over the years and he will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Rip oz you were a great man and it was my pleasure to get to know you and talk to you after home football games you made every home game a special occasion. Your legacy will live on through every spartans life you touched.
He was truly and icon for Richfield Softball. His smiles will always be remembered.
Oz is picking a new team right now and they are all winners.
I was so sad to hear of oz passing. He was an amazing man, who will truly be missed. He was my softball coach for years when I was younger, nd id run into him at firemans every year, he never forgot me. And he too, will never be forgotten!
Ann and family – sorry to hear about Oz. He was always one of my favorite people. He will be missed.
Oz my friend i will remember you always..When i see you again lets put another ream together.
GOD BLESS YOU
My sympathy to you and your family. I am Shelby (Mullerleile) Adams daughter and I took care of Leroys dad at the Janesville nursing home. I always enjoyed visiting with Leroy when he came to see Harry. Leroy could always make me smile!
Regretfully, we never did go trucking together. Deepest condolences to your family.
Ann, thinking of you and your family.
I will always remember Oz’s great laugh !
Tom and family, I very sorry for your loss. Your father was a fixture at all of our sporting events growing up. I will always remeber his encouraging words before and after games. I had the pleasure of running into him at a basketball game I was officiating and he still had the same warm smile and encouraging words. He was a role model for how parents should support and encourage youth sports! My condolences.
Jeff “Clyde” Turner ’82
Ann and family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Oz. My heart and prayers are with the family. Memories will live on in all the people that Oz has touched.
Oz will be greatly missed. I am so happy and grateful that I had a chance to get to know Oz playing sports at Holy Angels. I miss his great big smile and hugs. He was such a wonderful supporter to so many people. Blessings to your family during this difficult time.
He knew all our names, he knew the right thing to say, and always had a hug . . . we will carry that with us as we coach, teach and raise our own children. Thank you for sharing Oz with the rest of us.
Ann & Family,
Sending prayers and condolences to all. Oz was a thoughtful and devoted man. He was one of a kind to be remembered, always a show for family events, happy ones & sad ones. God Bless You All.
Ann & Family,
Sending prayers and condolences to all. “Oz” was such a thoughtful person.
The Joyce Family
the oz as i called him when i did not see him at richfield fastpitch game this past year i asked where is the oz? he was such fixture behind the fence at the ballfield .did not seem right to umpire a richfield fastpitch game without the oz all of us umpires who knew him will miss him. what a great supporter of youth sports in richfield .you will not always be rememberd oz but you never be forgotten either. my condolences to your family, friends and former richfield athletes ed hammer lakeville mn.
Ann and family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Oz. I did not know him well but I always enjoyed talking to him when I saw him at DOR and lately and DOR Old Tymer’s Luncheons held at TInnucci’s in Newport. It was not that long ago that I saw him at one and we had a nice visit with each other. I remember as always being outgoing and friendly and he had a great sense of humor.
May God Bless You abundantly and give you consolation during this difficult time.
Yours Truly,
Joe GLeason