Sheridan-native Edward "Eddie" Legerski, 76, of Casper died March 31 at the Life Care Center.

Viewing is 2-8 p.m. today with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory of Casper.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper with Father Philip Colibraro officiating.  Burial will be in Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery in Evansville following military honors by the Natrona County United Veterans Council.

Mr. Legerski was born March 24, 1925, in Sheridan to John and Julia (Antoniow) Legerski.

He grew up in Sheridan and was a sergeant in the Army during World War II, serving in central Europe, the Rhineland and Ardennes.  He was a prisoner of war.  He received the European African Middle Eastern Medal with three bronze stars, the American Theater medal, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

He married Kathleen Leo Dec. 29, 1950, in Hardin, Mont.  They moved to Casper in 1951.

He was employed by Amoco Refinery 32 years.

He was a member of Our Lady Fatima Catholic Church and the VFW Post 14000.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudy and Joe Legerski.

Survivors include his wife of Casper; a daughter, Diane Fink of Casper; three sisters, Julia Yazosky of Sheridan, Mary Haratyk of Boise, Idaho, and Alma Kilmax of Dixon, Tenn.; five brothers, John, Walter and Louis Legerski, all of Sheridan, Andy Legerski of Casper and William Legerski of Wheatland; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1401 CY Ave. in Casper or Central Wyoming Hospice Program, 319 S. Wilson in Casper.