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     Rhodam John Lee was born circa 1847 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. He was the son of David Lee and Sarah Harn.

     Susan Mae Lee married Gary John Connally, son of Merle Edward Connally and Signe Aagat Jensen, on 28 December 1968 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.

     Wendy Diane Lee married Troy David Bongers, son of Anthony Martin Bongers and Carole Ann Harn, on 20 May 2000 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.¹

     Elisabeth Lefler married Ronnie Ray Garrett, son of Calvin Sylvester Garrett and Ruby Calista Percy. Elisabeth Lefler was born on 30 June 1944.¹ She died on 29 January 2008 at age 63.¹ She was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.¹

     Annie Legerski was born on 25 May 1927 at Monarch, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.² She was the daughter of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ Annie Legerski married Charles Wright Walker on 14 June 1947 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ Annie Legerski lived in January 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³ She lived in March 2003 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ She lived in March 2006 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.⁴ She died on 1 August 2018 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 91.² She was cremated.²

     Anthony J. Legerski is the son of Frank Legerski and Goldie Joanne Tadevich.

     Anthony John Legerski married Bernadette Marie Erramouspe. Anthony John Legerski is the son of Joseph Julius Legerski and Edith Mae Lucas.

     Anthony Paul Legerski was also known as Anthony.² He was born on 11 June 1923 at Kooi, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.^2,3 He was the son of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ Anthony Paul Legerski graduated in 1941 at Superior High School, Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² He married Lola C. Pasquini in 1950.² Anthony Paul Legerski married Rosina C. Caserotto on 4 April 1964 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ Anthony Paul Legerski lived in January 1970 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.⁴ He lived in March 2003 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He lived in 2005 at 302 Fremont St., Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² He died on 1 March 2006 at Memorial Hospital, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 82.^2,3

Anthony Andy P. Legerski
ROCK SPRINGS Anthony Andy P. Legerski, 82, of 302 Fremont St., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Superior, Legerski died following a sudden illness due to the effects of Parkinson's Disease.

He was born on June 11, 1923, in Kooi, the son of Michael F. and Anna Roman Legerski. Legerski attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1941. He married Lola Pasquini in 1950. She preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1961. He later married Rosina M. Caserotto in Rock Springs on April 4, 1964.

He was a U.S. Army-Air Force veteran of World War II. Legerski was employed at FMC Corporation for 28 years and retired as an assistant purchasing agent on Oct. 1, 1985. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests included spending time at his cabin, fishing, hunting, going to Wendover and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Rosina C. Legerski of Rock Springs; two sons, Paul A. Legerski and wife Carol and Gene Legerski and wife Rebbeca, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Cecelia A. Jernegan and husband J.L. of Prescott, Ariz., and Catherine A. Oehler and husband Russ of Tigard, Ore; one brother, John Legerski and wife Elizabeth of Rock Springs; two sisters, Josephine Ahlstrom of Sheridan and Annie Walker and husband Charles of Rock Springs; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Legerski of Rock Springs and Lorraine Legerski of Taylorsville, Utah; 14 grandchildren, Kris Beveridge, Russ Beveridge, Chad Rumsey, Todd and Jacquie Rumsey, Julie Legerski, Erin Legerski, Mark Legerski, Justin Oehler, Greyson Oehler, Dominic Oehler, Meganne Legerski, Zach Legerski, Koltin Legerski and Skyla Legerski; great-grandchildren, Jcie Mieola, Cason Rumsey and Cain Rumsey; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Anna; his first wife, Lola P. Legerski; two children, Mark Joseph and Julie J; three brothers, Frank, Mike and Joe; two nephews, Mike Legerski and Charles Walker; brother-in-law, Bert Ahlstrom; stepdaughter, Ivy Beveridge and son-in-law, Art Beveridge; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Cattrina Caserotto; and brother-in-law, Gino Caserotto.

Following cremation, a memorial Mass will be celebrated at noon Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A memorial rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2006, at the church. Military graveside services and inurnment will be in the St. Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services.²


He was buried on 3 March 2006 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.^2,3

     Cassie Legerski is the daughter of Anthony John Legerski and Bernadette Marie Erramouspe. Cassie Legerski married Korey Vasa on 23 August 2014.

     Catherine A. Legerski married Russell Oehler.¹ Catherine A. Legerski is the daughter of Anthony Paul Legerski and Rosina C. Caserotto.¹

     Cecelia A. Legerski is the daughter of Anthony Paul Legerski and Rosina C. Caserotto.¹ Cecelia A. Legerski married J.L. Jernegan.¹

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

     Frank Legerski was born on 22 August 1921 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.² He was the son of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ Frank Legerski married Goldie Joanne Tadevich on 28 June 1941 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. Frank Legerski and Goldie Joanne Tadevich were divorced on 12 March 1943 at Green River, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, Grounds listed were indignities. Frank Legerski died on 30 November 1944 at Hurtgen Forest, Germany, at age 23.^1,2 The cause of death was Killed In Action during World War II. He was buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³ He was buried at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Henri-Chapelle, Arrondissement de Verviers, Liège, Liège.²

     Gene Legerski is the son of Anthony Paul Legerski and Rosina C. Caserotto.¹ Gene Legerski married Rebbeca Routh in 1990 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹

     George Legerski was born in 1856 at Poland. He married Juilanna Bestrvina circa 1880.

     Haleigh Grace Legerski is the daughter of Anthony John Legerski and Bernadette Marie Erramouspe.

     John George Legerski Sr. was born on 15 July 1929 at Monarch, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.² He was the son of Michael Frank Legerski Sr. and Anna Roman.¹ John George Legerski Sr. married Mary Elizabeth McGee on 13 January 1951 at Superior, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ John George Legerski Sr. lived in March 2003 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He lived in March 2006 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.³ He died on 10 December 2014 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 85.² He was cremated in 2015.² He was buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.²

     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 Sts. 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