Legler, Robert J.(Obituaries)

VERNON, N.Y. Robert J. Legler D.V.M., 71, of Lampman Rd., died early Sunday morning, October 5, 2008 at home with his loving family at his side. Bob was born January 27, 1937 in Albany, N.Y., son of the late Robert L. and Louise McCall Legler. Bob was a graduate of Vincentia High School of Albany, Sienna College and Cornell University where he received his degree in veterinary medicine. During the years of 1954 through 1958, Bob served in the U. S. Navy as a submariner aboard the USS Sea Robin. In 1961 in Albany, Bob was united in marriage with the former Barbara Newell. The couple had made Vernon their home since the early 1960s. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Bob had …