Clarence Legler

Clarence Legler, 85 of New Braunfels, TX., passed away in Pasadena May 13, 2010. He was born on October 14, 1924 in Plum Texas to his parents Joseph and Filomena Legler. Clarence proudly served his country in the Army Air Force during WWII and retired from the US Air Force Reserves in 1985 at the rank of Master Sgt. and retired from the Department of Defense as a an aircraft specialist mechanic in 1987. He was a 50 + year member of the American Legion and proudly served his country. Clarence resided in Pasadena for 20 years while stationed at Ellington Field before transferring to Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin in 1976. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Shirley Legler, son Kip Legler and daughter-in-law Linda Riggs Legler of new Braunfels TX., son Kim Legler of Pasadena TX., son State Representative Ken Legler and daughter-in-law Barbara Bartek Legler of Pasadena TX. He has 5 grandchildren Joseph, Sarah, Krystina, Kathryn Legler and Krystall Meza and husband Patrick. He also has 4 great grandchildren Brendan Legler, Kaleb, Parker, and Addyson Meza. Visitation Monday May 17, 2010 5-7 PM and a short service at 7PM in Pasadena at Zion Lutheran Church, 5050 Sam Houston Parkway, Pasadena Texas 77505 and service in New Braunfels at Cross Lutheran Church and School, 2171 E. Common St., New Braunfels, TX. 78130 on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 10 AM. With graveside at 1PM in San Antonio at the National Cemetery, Fort Sam Houston TX. Family request in lieu of flowers donations in his memory be made to Salvation Army Pasadena Corps, 2732 Cherrybrook Ln., Pasadena TX, 77502 tel.# 713-378-0020. Donations can be made online at www.salvationarmy.org specify Pasadena Corps location.