LeRoy R. Hafen

1893–1985 (age 92)

Biography

LeRoy R. Hafen devoted his career to recording the rich stories of the American West, writing with clarity and reverence about the people and events that shaped the region. As a historian and teacher, he inspired curiosity and respect for the past among students and readers alike.

The communities he enriched through research and mentorship continue to remember his thoughtful scholarship as they visit him at Fairmount Cemetery.

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