Racine – Katherine Mary Leger, 92, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born in Hermansville, MI, on December 30, 1920, daughter of the late George and Selina (nee: Massie) Bellmore.
Katherine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roy Paul Leger, on December 2, 1939, in Michigan. Roy preceded her in death on December 1, 1984.
Katherine spent most of her career being a homemaker and attending to her family. She also worked for Western Publishing for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time making crafts of all kinds. Katherine also loved square dancing and was a member of the Ridge Runners. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Above all, Katherine treasured her family and loved to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Katherine leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Robert (Joan) Leger of Racine, Kenneth Leger of Wittenberg; grandchildren, Jill Collins, Aurelio Rodriguez, both of Cody, WY, Michael Leger of Racine, Nathan (Roxy)Leger of Racine; great-grandchildren, Amber Leger, Sarah Leger, Jonathan Leger, Benjamin Leger, all of Racine; and sister, Betty (Waino) Kleimola of Racine. In addition to her parents and husband, Katherine is preceded in death by her brother, Willard Bellmore.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 22, 2013, 11:00am, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Terry Huebner officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Betty and Waino Keimola; both of them were always there for Katherine with love and support. Also, thank you to the staff of Hospice Alliance and the staff of Ridgewood Care Center, especially Lawrence, Stephanie, Rosa, and Cassie.
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