Leroy J. Thalmann, 67, died May 1, 2009 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born November 17, 1941 at Wichita, Kansas, the son of Elmer and Mary (Scott) Thalmann. A resident of Hoisington, Kansas, since 1993, moving from California, Mr. Thalmann was employed by Tom's Custom Guttering, Hoisington. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include one brother, Tom Thalmann and wife, Sandy, Hoisington, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2009 at Hoisington Cemetery, with the Reverend Don Fisher officiating. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #286 and VFW Post #7428. There will be no visitation. Memorials are requested to the LeRoy Thalmann Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.