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     Joseph Julius Legerski was a Catholic. He was born on 10 March 1933 at Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.^1,2 He was the son of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.³ Joseph Julius Legerski graduated in 1951 at Superior High School, Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³ He married Edith Mae Lucas, daughter of William Lucas and Anna Victoria Pizzoli, on 22 December 1955 at St. Vivian Catholic Church, Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³ Joseph Julius Legerski lived in January 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.⁴ He lived in 2002 at 218 Agate St., Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³ He died on 5 March 2003 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 69.^1,2

Joseph Legerski
ROCK SPRINGS — Joseph Legerski, 69, of 218 Agate St., Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Superior, Legerski died following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 10, 1933, in Superior, the son of the late Michael Frank and Anna Roman Legerski. Legerski attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1951. He married Edith “Bonnie” Lucas on Dec. 22, 1955. Legerski was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed as the office manager and bookkeeper for D.D. Converters. Legerski was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of Rock Springs; four sons, Joseph Legerski Jr. and wife Jamie of Salt Lake City, Bob Legerski and wife Bonnie of Rock Springs, Bill Legerski and wife Jackie of Rock Springs, and Tony Legerski and wife Bernie of Rock Springs; two brothers, Andy Legerski and wife Rosina and John Legerski and wife Liz, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josephine Ahlstrom of Sheridan and Anne Walker and husband Chick of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, Matt and Kristin Legerski, Zane Beadles, Joseph III and Madison Legerski, Sara, Lynne and Tyler Legerski, Cassie, Haleigh, Sydney Legerski; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Michael; and one sister, Julie Legerski.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at the church. Interment will be in the Saint Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Friday afternoon until 4 p.m. and at the church from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning at the church until time of services.³


He was buried on 8 March 2003 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.^1,2

     Joseph Julius Legerski III is the son of Joseph Julius Legerski Jr. and Jamie S. Weaver.

     Joseph Julius Legerski Jr. is the son of Joseph Julius Legerski and Edith Mae Lucas. Joseph Julius Legerski Jr. married Jamie S. Weaver in 1993 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.

     Josephine Katheryn Legerski was born on 19 October 1919 at Passaic, Passaic Co., New Jersey.^2,3 She was the daughter of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ Josephine Katheryn Legerski graduated in 1938 at Superior High School, Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² She married Bert Tavelli Ahlstrom Sr. on 20 May 1939 at Rock Springs Episcopal Church, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.^1,2 Josephine Katheryn Legerski lived in January 1970 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.⁴ She lived in March 2003 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹ She lived in March 2006 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.⁵ She died on 3 June 2006 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming, at age 86.^2,3

Josephine K. Ahlstrom
SHERIDAN Josephine K. Ahlstrom, 86, of Sheridan, died Saturday, June 3, 2006.

She was born on Oct. 19, 1919, to Anna (Roman) and Mike Legerski in Passaic, N.J. The family moved to Monarch a few years later to work in the mine. They later moved to Superior to work. Later her father retired in Rock Springs. She graduated from high school in Superior in 1938.

She married Bert Tavelli Ahlstrom on May 20, 1939, at Rock Springs Episcopal Church. Their daughter, Ann Marie, was born in Rock Springs. They then moved to Sheridan in 1940 to work in the mines. Sons Bert Jr. and Chris were born in Sheridan.

She worked at Superior Laundry, Jim Wolfe Accounting and Big Horn Avenue Grocery store. She enjoyed reading, mountains, taking care of her grandchildren, scrapbooking and photo albums. She also enjoyed sending newspaper articles to people, bowling, following politics and watching her favorite television shows.

She was a member of the Junior Woman's Club until it dissolved. She was involved in Civic Theater Guild plays by taking care of the cloakroom. She participated in many charity drives. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 186 for 60 years where she served as the secretary and treasurer. She was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church where she helped with Sunday school, nursery, dinners, bazaars and the lunchroom. She was also a member of St. Margarets Guild, working for city, state and national elections for many years.

She is survived by three children, Ann Kilpatrick and husband Richard of Sheridan, Bert Jr. and wife Sue of Cheyenne and Chris and wife Sandy of Sheridan; eight grandchildren, Krista Kilpatrick of San Diego, Calif., Tom Kilpatrick and wife Joanne of Sheridan, Ken Kilpatrick of Sheridan, Kimberlee Eskierka and husband Duane of Las Vegas, Nev., Whitney Whitworth and husband Chad of Cheyenne, Ashley Ahlstrom of Denver, Colo. and Zach and Jake Ahlstrom of Sheridan; six great-grandchildren, Emily and Cody Kilpatrick of Sheridan, Christian Kilpatrick of Sheridan, Kaylee Kilpatrick of Lusk, Alex Eskierka of Las Vegas and Jackson Whitworth of Cheyenne; many nieces and nephews; brother, John Legerski and wife Liz of Rock Springs; and sister, Annie Walker and husband Chick of Rock Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Mike; husband, Bert; brothers, Mike, Joe and Andy Legerski and Frankie Legerski, who was killed in Germany during World War II; nephews, Michael Legerski and Chuck Walker; niece, Ivy Lee Beveridge; and infant sister, Julie.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at St. Peters Episcopal Church.²


She was buried at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.³

     Julia Legerski was born in 1925 at Sheridan Co., Wyoming.² She was the daughter of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ Julia Legerski died in February 1927 at Sheridan Co., Wyoming.^1,2 She was buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.²

     Kristin Lynn Legerski is the daughter of Robert Patrick Legerski and Bonnie Lynn Struck. Kristin Lynn Legerski and Jason Rodgers Doerr were engaged circa 31 December 2006 at Wyoming. Kristin Lynn Legerski married Jason Rodgers Doerr, son of Kenneth W. Doerr and Stacey A. (?), on 29 September 2007 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.

     Leah Rose Legerski is the daughter of Matthew Sean Legerski and Meagan Rose Pearson.

     Lynne Michelle Legerski is the daughter of William M. Legerski and Jackie Radosevich.¹ Lynne Michelle Legerski married Aaron Ross Crego on 22 July 2017 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.

     Madison Rae Legerski is the daughter of Joseph Julius Legerski Jr. and Jamie S. Weaver.

     Matthew Sean Legerski is the son of Robert Patrick Legerski and Bonnie Lynn Struck. Matthew Sean Legerski married Meagan Rose Pearson, daughter of Dennis Tay Pearson and Kaylene Larae Raby, on 25 October 2014 at 2050 Creek Road, Sandy, Salt Lake Co., Utah.

     Michael Andrew Legerski Jr. was born on 5 September 1917 at Passaic Co., New Jersey. He was the son of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ Michael Andrew Legerski Jr. married Lorraine K. Riedel on 16 June 1940 at Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., Wyoming. Michael Andrew Legerski Jr. lived in January 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² He died on 23 September 1999 at Evanston, Uinta Co., Wyoming, at age 82.^1,3 He was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³

     Michael Frank Legerski Sr. was born on 29 September 1893 at Koniakau, Pau Cres-yn, Poland.^2,3,4 He was the son of George Legerski and Juilanna Bestrvina. Michael Frank Legerski Sr. immigrated in 1912. He married Anna Roman on 20 May 1916 at Passaic, Passaic Co., New Jersey.^1,3 Michael Frank Legerski Sr. was a Coal Miner.² He died on 19 January 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 76.^2,3,4 The cause of death was Acute coronary artery occlusion, due to Arteriosclerotic heart disease on 19 January 1970.²

Michael Legerski
ROCK SPRINGS-Michael Frank Legerski, 76, of 840 West Center Street, Rock Springs, died at his home Monday, following an illness of one year. He was born on Sept. 29, 1893, at Koniakau, Pau, Cres yn, Poland, and resided in Superior, Wyoming since 1929. He moved to Rock Springs in 1955. He was the son of the late George and Julianna Bestrvina Legerski, and was a retire coal miner.

Legerski married Anna Roman, at Passaic, N.J., on May 20, 1916. She died Aug. 20, 1944. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Julia, who died April 27, 1927, and one son, Frank, who was killed in action in Belbium Nov. 30, 1944.

Surviving are four sons: Michael, Jr., Anthony, John, and Joseph, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Bert (Josephine) Ahistrom of Sheridan, and Mrs. Charles (Anne) Walker of Rock Springs;one sister who resides in Poland, 24 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. He was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151.

Services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Albin Gnidovec officiating.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Casper Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyoming)
Wed, Jan 21, 1970 ·Page 21.³ He was buried on 22 January 1970 at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.⁴

     Paul Anthony Legerski married Carol (?)¹ Paul Anthony Legerski is the son of Anthony Paul Legerski and Rosina C. Caserotto.¹

     Robert Patrick Legerski was born on 24 April 1959 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He was the son of Joseph Julius Legerski and Edith Mae Lucas. Robert Patrick Legerski graduated in June 1977 at Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He married Bonnie Lynn Struck, daughter of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel, on 4 June 1977 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ Robert Patrick Legerski graduated in 1981 at University of Wyoming, Laramie, Albany Co., Wyoming, Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Education.¹ In 2005 Robert Patrick Legerski was a teacher, at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. He retired in June 2016 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. He lived in 2023 at 506 Lewis St., Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. He died on 14 April 2023 at 2017 Carson St., Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 63.¹

Robert Patrick Legerski
April 24, 1959 - April 14, 2023

Robert “Bob” Legerski, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Friday, April 14, 2023, at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs. He battled courageously for life until the end.

He was born April 24, 1959 in Rock Springs; the son of Joseph Legerski and Edith “Bonnie” Legerski.

Bob attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1977 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He attended University of Wyoming and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Education.

He married the love of his life Bonnie Struck on June 4, 1977 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Bob was employed by Sweetwater County School District #1 as a Computer Technology teacher and coach for 32 years. He retired in May of 2015.

Following his retirement, he continued working with the youth community coaching junior high boys’ and girls’ basketball and the RSHS golf team.

He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the Knights of Columbus.

Bob was passionate about his faith and a fierce protector of his family, especially his grandchildren. He would devote as much time as possible with them. He spent his retirement being a sensitive caregiver for his mother, mother-in-law and aunt.

He took great pride in his yard spending most of the summer months outside. It was not uncommon to see him mow the lawn multiple times during the week, or find him sitting and admiring the flower gardens his wife planted.

He was an avid golfer; enjoyed hunting; fishing; camping and shopping for good deals at the pawn shop.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie of 45 years of Rock Springs, Wyoming; mother, Edith “Bonnie” Legerski of Rock Springs, Wyoming; mother-in-law, Georgia Fay Struck of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one son, Matthew Legerski and wife Meagan of St. George, Utah; one daughter, Kristin Legerski Doerr and husband Jason of Rock Springs, Wyoming; three brothers, Joe Legerski and wife Jamie of Daybreak, Utah; Bill Legerski and wife Jackie of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Tony Legerski and wife Bernie of Rock Springs, Wyoming; two sister-in-laws, Terri Redman and husband Steve of Lyman, Wyoming; Susan Nichols of Rock Springs, Wyoming one brother-in-law, Daniel Struck of Rock Springs, Wyoming; five grandchildren, Ava; Addie; Leah; Trey and Emri; one aunt, Isabel Muir; numerous cousins; six nieces; five nephews, life-long friend Gerald Mattinson of Laramie, Wyoming and several close friends in Rock Springs.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Legerski; father-in-law, George Struck; uncle, Louis Muir; one brother-in-law, Steve Nichols.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 21, 2023 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Vigil Service with Rosary will be recited at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April, 21, 2023 at the church. Graveside Services and Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

The family respectfully requests donations be made in Bob’s name to Inside Connection Pregnancy Resource Center, 731 C Street, Building B, Rock Springs, WY 82901or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway Street, Suite 220, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901

https://www.vasefuneralhomes.com/obituary/robert-legerski.¹ He was buried on 21 April 2023 at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.

     Sara Marie Legerski is the daughter of William M. Legerski and Jackie Radosevich.¹

     Sydney Mae Legerski is the daughter of Anthony John Legerski and Bernadette Marie Erramouspe.

     Trey Matthew Legerski is the son of Matthew Sean Legerski and Meagan Rose Pearson.

     William M. Legerski is the son of Joseph Julius Legerski and Edith Mae Lucas. William M. Legerski married Jackie Radosevich on 23 January 1988 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹

     Steven Arthur Lehman married Lou Ellen Perkins, daughter of Dr. Clarence Russell Perkins and Eleanor Jane Erickson, on 14 January 1989 at Pierce Co., Washington.

     Terri Lehr married John Donald Spilman, son of Donald Kenneth Spilman and Barbara Gail Dalton, on 19 June 1999 at Carmel, Hamilton Co., Indiana.

     Daniel Leighty was born in 1797 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Jacob Leighty and Frances Fuchs. Daniel Leighty married Margaret McGinity.¹ Daniel Leighty died on 22 February 1881 at Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois.² He was buried at Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois.²

     Frances Leighty was born on 31 October 1817 at Dunbar Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Daniel Leighty and Margaret McGinity.³ E.B. Harn Sheets have Frances born about 1820. Frances "Fanny" LEIGHTY (?) in letter of 16Jul1996. Frances Leighty was born on 6 February 1820 at Dunbar Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.³ She married John Hanson Thornton Harn, son of Thomas Sillingsby Harn and Priscilla Fleming, circa 1836 at Pennsylvania. Frances Leighty was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.⁴ She died circa 1865 at Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois.³

     Francis Leighty was born on 31 October 1817 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Henry L. Leighty and Sarah Smith. Francis Leighty married John Henry Merrel in 1847 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Francis Leighty was also known as Fanny. She married John Hanson Thornton Harn, son of Thomas Sillingsby Harn and Priscilla Fleming, on 15 April 1863 at Pennsylvania. Francis Leighty died on 28 March 1889 at Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹

     Henry L. Leighty was born in 1782 at Dunbar, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Leighty and Frances Fuchs. Henry L. Leighty married Sarah Smith circa 1810 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Henry L. Leighty married Margaret A. Varnes circa 1830. Henry L. Leighty died on 4 April 1844 at Dunbar, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried at Leighty Family Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Jacob Leighty was born in 1748.¹ He married Frances Fuchs. Jacob Leighty died on 2 January 1841 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried at Leighty Family Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     SOURCE: Personal information from Bert Carlson on 18Aug1995. James Leisey married Mary Carlson, daughter of Lawrence Berton Carlson and Selma Theresa Louise Boldt, after 1982.¹ James Leisey and Mary Carlson were divorced.¹ James Leisey died before 2011.¹

     Marian Leitz married August Ferdinand Voigt.

     Ancestral File Number 8M55-WF lists name as Charlotte LeMaistre. AFN CT1P-Z3 lists name as Charlotte LeMAISTRE (HUBERT). Her Ancestral File Number is CT1P-Z3, submitted by Cynthia Lou Cowell. Charlotte LeMestre was born in 1663 at France.² She married Daniel L'Estrainge, son of Henry D'Estreng and Marie Babault, on 21 August 1680.³ Charlotte LeMestre died in 1722 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut.² She was buried at Strang Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.²

     Phillip Lemming married Philomene Angelia Dupuis, daughter of Francis Cartillery Dupuis and Mary Marie Bell.

     Lee Harold Lemon married Sandra Lee Perry on 1 May 1965 at Lane Co., Oregon. Lee Harold Lemon and Sandra Lee Perry were divorced on 25 October 1984 at Lane Co., Oregon.