Gerard (Jerry) Joseph Legleiter

July 12, 1952 ~ March 25, 2017 (age 64)

One of Jerry’s positions was Sterling Community Cemetery Sexton. Under his guidance and long hours of work, the cemetery was restored to excellence and beauty.

Sterling- Gerard (Jerry) Joseph Legleiter, 64, died Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at the Rice County District Hospital.

He was born July 12, 1952, in LaCrosse to Alvin and Delores (Zimmerman) Legleiter. He attended LaCrosse Catholic School and Fort Hays State College, Hays KS.

Married Karen Marlene Legleiter, February 14th, 1979 in Hays, KS, she survives. He worked in the oil fields in the early 1980’s. Served as the Sexton for the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling KS during the mid to late 1990’s while having his own carpentry business during these times; Gerard Plumbing and Heating. Specializing in HVAC, electric and gas fitting.

We are blessed by raising 4 sons and one daughter. Marty and (Rene) Adams, Orange Park, Florida. Stephen and (Melissa) Legleiter, Deer Lodge, Tennessee. Shane and (Amy) Legleiter, Greensboro, North Carolina. Shawn and (Brooke) Legleiter, Panama City Beach, Florida. Amy Bolton, deceased. 13 grandchildren, lots of nieces and nephews. Brothers, Florian Legleiter, Kurt Legleiter. Sisters, Gerriane Kuntzsch and Mary Jo Tammen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Timothy Legleiter and Eric (Ricky) Legleiter, and a daughter.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Rev. Michael Gray officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with a Rosary service at 6:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County or Sterling Community Cemetery in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

“A Peaceful Passing”

Dear Lord God,

We pray for a peaceful passing of a loved one we hold dear.

At death’s door as they linger near.

We pray they will painlessly slip into your arms.

No longer enchanted by this earths temporary charms.

We lift our hearts up to you for comfort and strength.

We trust you to guide us through our deep grief with grace.

Amen

Written BY: Diana M. Winters, March 5th, 2017

This poem is dedicated to Jerry & Marlene Legleiter and family.

All glory goes to God.

As well this poem is dedicated to everyone as at some point in life we all find ourselves here.

Diana M. Winters, 3-5-2017, Sterling, Kansas