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Don
Legner, 71, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Norman, OK.
He was born March 2, 1941 in Emington, IL.
Don grew up working on the family farm in Odell, IL. He served
his country in the United States Army and was stationed in
Greenland and Fort Sill. He attended the University of Oklahoma
studying nursing home administration. He co-owned and operated
Lahey Nursing Home with his former wife Edie Legner Zumwalt for
over 17 years. He was a devoted family man and supported his
daughters in many activities throughout their childhood and into
their adult lives. He was an active sponsor in the Catholic
Youth Group in Duncan, OK for many years, sponsoring Friday
night dances, fundraising efforts and ski trips for the youth of
the community. He was a skilled electrician and also enjoyed
building and fixing things. He enjoyed the simple things in
life and was an honest, hard working man who was a role model to
many, including his three devoted daughters.
He retired at the age of 45 and spent the majority of his
remaining years in Duncan, OK. He moved to Norman, OK in 2009
where he spent the last few years of his life. He spent time
with his family attending Sunday evening meals, chorus
performances and dance recitals. He continued to cherish his
family throughout the remainder of his life, traveling at
holidays to be with his daughters and grandkids, creating
cherished memories.
Don is survived by three loving daughters, Lisa Coley and
husband Errol of Austin, TX, Lori Connery and husband Steve of
Norman, OK, and Denise Bush and husband Phil of Austin, TX. Don
was one of seven children born to the late Francis and Cecelia
(Maubach) Legner. He is survived by brothers Bill, Bob and
Bernie, and his sisters Mary Peiffer, Doris Lahny and Dorothy
Cruise, grandchildren Jaquelyn and Jordan Coley, Caitlin Sanford
and Daven Bush and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July
14, 2012 and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Havenbrook
Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook St., Norman, OK 73072.
Vigil services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2012
at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 3939 W. Tecumseh
Road, Norman, OK 73072.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday,
July 16, 2012 at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church,
Norman, OK. Arrangements for Don and his family were placed in
the care of the Vice Family at the Havenbrook Funeral Home of
Norman.
Online Condolences may be shared at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com.
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