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Larry Legerski

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Lawrence Allan (Larry) Legerski, 70, of Sheridan was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 14, 2023.

Larry was born on April 4, 1952, at the Sheridan Hospital to Walter and Mary Jane (Wantulok) Legerski. He was honored to be 100% Polish. Larry was raised and lived most of his whole life in Sheridan Wyoming and spent time growing up on the homestead where his grandparents lived in Big Horn. He attended Sheridan High School after which he joined the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in San Diego. Larry also served with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy after completing his enlistment on January 3, 1975. Larry then returned to Sheridan where he worked, raised a family, and lived the remainder of his life.

Larry worked various jobs over the course of his life from Superior Laundry with his father and driving a truck for Coca-Cola until he eventually found his place at the Veterans Administration. He worked for the Veterans Administration for 30 years.

Larry met the love of his life, Maureen (Harvey), and married her on April 15, 1977. They lived and raised their two children in the Sheridan area. Larry enjoyed many things, but none so much as golfing with his wife and son. His son will surely miss the best golfing buddy a guy could ever ask for. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed camping, frequent Deadwood trips, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, Duane and Ilene Harvey, granddaughter, Arianna Page, many aunts and uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his loving wife, Maureen, his children Samantha (Robert) Millar of San Antonio Texas and son Gregory of Sheridan, his grandchildren, Cheyenne, Connor, Elliana, and R.J. Also surviving him were his brothers, Boby and Kevin (Nicki) Legerski and sisters, Linda (Rick) Westrick and Becky (Ken) Higgs.

Larry was a soft-spoken man and always knew how to put a smile on the faces of those around him. He was well-loved by all who knew him and will be missed terribly by those he leaves behind, which includes a great many family and friends who will remember fondly the time spent with him and the legacy he left for them all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Kane Funeral Home with Military Honors at 11:00 am. Inurnment will be Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery Juniper Heights section.

Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

12 Comments

12 Comments

  1. Kristine Adams

    February 16, 2023 at 9:23 am

    Our sincere condolences go out to Maureen, Greg, Samantha, all his grandchildren and other family members and friends.

    We are praying for God to comfort you and be your strength.

  2. Michael MacGibbons

    February 16, 2023 at 6:08 pm

    I work at the VA and knew Larry well. I am so saddened about this, and wish you comfort in this time of sorrow. I wanted to know if he is having a service and where it is at and when?

    • Kevin Legerski

      February 22, 2023 at 7:15 pm

      A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Kane Funeral Home. Time to be announced at a later date.

  3. Cindy Butler

    February 22, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    Deepest sympathies to all the the family especially Becky & Ken. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • Becky Higgs

      February 22, 2023 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you Cindy, very kind. Becky & Ken

  4. Robert Nilla

    February 22, 2023 at 8:21 pm

    i knew larry legerski well. we both worked together in the housekeeping department in the nursing home at the sheridan va hospital. Larry was a unasuming man and he seemed like a kind, quiet man.. i liked larry. Larry was a good man. RIP larry Legerski. i am glad i met and knew you. Bob Nilla. Cheyenne, Wyoming.

  5. Shelly Weger

    February 23, 2023 at 8:54 am

    I worked with Larry at the VA, such a nice guy that was looking forward to his well deserved Retirement, sending my Prayer’s and Condolences to his Family and Friends.

  6. Robby Smith

    February 24, 2023 at 10:09 am

    Condolences for Mrs Legerski, Linda, Boby, Becky, Kevin, and their families. May you find comfort as you share memories of Larry, and celebrate his life.

  7. Mike Fordyce

    February 25, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    My condolences and prayers for all of the family

  8. Mary Wolf

    February 27, 2023 at 1:24 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Maureen and family. I was Larry’s housekeeping supervisor at the VA. Larry was so very kind to everyone, had time for anyone, and was a very gentle and loved individual. Words cannot express how missed he will be here at the VA and on the housekeeping team.

  9. Bill Sweem and Val

    February 28, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    Sending prayers of comfort to the families.

  10. Russell M Maxwell

    March 17, 2023 at 10:23 pm

    God bless you Larry,sorry I never knew you but seen you and said hello many times passing by at the VA.

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