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CMSGT (RET.) JOSEPH "BILL" WILLIAM LEGERE JR.
March 9, 1936 December 8, 2019
CMSGT (Ret.) Joseph William "Bill" Legere Jr., age 83, of Colorado Springs passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2019. He was born on March 9, 1936 in Rumford, Maine to William Legere and Florida (Lanteigne) Legere. On January 18, 1958 he married Dorothy Vernon in Topeka, Kansas and enjoyed 60 years of marriage with four daughters before her passing in 2018. At the young age of 18, Bill joined the United States Air Force and enjoyed a 30-year career achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. His Air Force career took his family to many Air Force bases around the world. He eventually retired from active duty in Colorado Springs at the United States Air Force Academy. Following his retirement from the Air Force he enjoyed working for Texas Instruments, NCR, and Gateway. He was an active member of the congregation at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. He was a loving father who loved to take care of his family and did to the very end.
He is survived by his four children: Michelle Mick (John), Denise Inscho, Annette Kaska (Gregg) and Renee Wyatt (Todd); as well as 6 grandchildren David, Megan, Joseph, Dakota, Jessica, Zachary; one sibling Odie Cayer.
Upon Bill's wishes, there will not be a funeral but a family only graveside service.
Those of who desire to honor Bill's memory can make a donation to American Cancer Society.
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Juilian Andrews
November 15, 2024
I remember Chief Legere to this day he inspired me as a young, enlisted man at the Air Force Academy, 7625th SPS 1981-1985. I remember his tattoo on his forearm that read WOW but really it meant MOM from his perspective. I think of him and his wisdom daily His advice led me to leave the Air Force and pursue a 40-year adventure as an entrepreneur instead of following in his footsteps as an Air Force career. When he was first introduced to our squadron, he said "stay away from my daughter" and his name was produced Le-Gere, like brazirre" I He used to call me Julie, a name I remember to this day.
RIP Chief Legere!
Dr. Robert A Zawacki
December 15, 2021
As I wrote previously, CMSgt Joe was an outstanding contribution to the AFA. Also, he was so proud of his wife and daughters. I had the privilege of having some of his family as students at UCCS and they were outstanding girls just like their parents. Of all the NCOs I knew in the USAF, I put Joe at the top of my list. Hand salute! Dr. Robert A Zawacki, Professor Emeritus CU
Jean Bickford
December 28, 2019
Bill will be missed by so many, not just family, but lifelong friends as well. He was a good friend to me and my family and we honor him with prayers. Rest in Peace Bill.
Lisa Arnold
December 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We will miss him at Thanksgivings. Hugs to you all.
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Robert Zawacki
December 22, 2019
Our condolences and prayers go out to Joe's family. He was a great patriot and family man. In the early days at the Air Force Academy, Joe was one of four senior NCOs selected to teach cadets about NCO officer relationships in USAF. This was a very high honor that very few people knew about or remember. Rest in peace Joe. Dr. Bob and Jimmie Zawacki
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