Gary Legler 1954-2021

Gary Thomas Legler, 66, Hiawatha, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 2, 1954, at Horton, the son of Alvin D. and Emily Jane Clarke Legler. He grew up in Brown County and graduated from Hiawatha High School.

Mr. Legler worked in Topeka and in Holton at Jimmy Dean Sausage Plant prior to working for Wilde Tool Co. in Hiawatha.

He attended First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha.

Survivors include two children, Dustin Legler, Topeka, and Karamae Legler, Auburn; grandchildren, including Charity Gano, Colin Legler and McKenzie Harper; and nieces Heather Geyer and Tara Geyer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stillborn son, Brandon Legler; a sister, Linda Kay Geyer; and a brother, Donald Eugene Legler.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Hiawatha Cemetery with Pastor Andrew Finch officiating. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope Brown County sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. Seventh St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.

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