Bennie LeRoy Jesfield of Berne, Indiana

May 31, 1949 - November 27, 2017

B. LeRoy Jesfield , 68, Berne passed away on November 27, 2017 at his home. He was born to Ben and Barbara Jesfield on May 31, 1949 in Baker, Montana. He married Wanda Sprunger on October 4, 1997 in San Marcos, CA who survives. They moved from Belfair, WA  to Berne to be closer to Wanda's family. Prior he was married to Barbara Cowfer and had a daughter, Angela Faith.

LeRoy grew up in Billings and later did a tour in Vietnam(1969-1970), he was an illustrator for the 221st Signal Company Southeast Asia Pictorial Center. Stateside duty included graphic arts, set design and performing arts for the Third Army Soldier Show out of Fort McPherson, Georgia. After 3 years of active duty, He illustrated a Puget Sound Naval Shipyard during his military service in Viet Nam. The interview aired before the series "Vietnam War" in the Fort Wayne area.

In 2012, they moved to Berne, IN. to be closer to Wanda's mother and other family members. During their years in Berne, both LeRoy and Wanda were honored to have over one hundred fifty of their photos displayed on Channel ABC 21 WPTA and WFFT Fox local weather reports from For Wayne. LeRoy could be heard saying over and over, "I Love Berne".

He was blessed and privileged to take the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in September 2017. He was given the honor of helping to place the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the  Arlington National Cemetery. The trip was a highlight of his life. He was a world known artist specializing in Portraits. Many of his paintings had hidden messages or scripture in them.

He was grateful for all the  blessings in his life but was most grateful for his relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and it was his greatest privilege to share it with anyone he met. His motto was "Living in His Will".

Funeral services are Thursday, November 30 at the Church of the Nazarene Church, Berne at 2:00 pm with visitation from 10:00 am to time of services. Officiating is Dr. Wayne Steury. Burial is in the MRE Cemetery. Military graveside rites by Berne Post #468.

Preferred memorials are to the Church of the Nazarene.

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