Leroy B. “Lee” Skoch, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Independence, Missouri, passed away December 20, 2025, surrounded by his family, who loved him dearly.
He was born July 13, 1938 in Seneca, Kansas, to Albert and Josephine (Haverkamp) Skoch.
On October 10, 1961, Lee married Judy L. Calihan. They shared nearly 60 years of love and laughter before she preceded him in death on January 11, 2021.
Lee was star basketball player for St. Peter and Paul High School in Seneca. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Colorado Springs.
He was I.T. Director for Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, for many years. After retirement, he was a dealer at Argosy Casino in Kansas City, where a passion became a job.
Lee and Judy loved to go camping with family and friends. He also enjoyed tinkering and fixing things around the house.
An outgoing, very ornery fellow, Lee leaves his family a legacy of laughter and enjoying life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his parents; and eight siblings.
Survivors include his children, Shelly Schoeneck (Scott), Timothy Skoch (Monique), and Tracy Sinclair (John); grandchildren, Tommy Schoeneck (Koren), Brooks Schoeneck, J.T. Skoch; Dani Kidd (Joe); Danyelle Cunningham (Vince), and Sydney Sinclair; great-grandchildren, Frankie, Wyatt, Danyel, Cooper, Vinessa, Benton and Ada; sibling, Mary Jo Runyan; numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family and many great friends.
His family would like to thank the staff at Fieldpointe Senior Living for all the love and care they provided him in recent years. They became part of his family.
Graveside Farewell Services and Inurnment 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 5, Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 11:30 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to Our Lady of Guadalupe for mass intentions.
