Jody L. Legler, 63, of rural Brooklyn, Wisconsin, passed away Aug. 12, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg.
Jody was born March 3, 1957, in Osceola, the daughter of Ronald and Linda (Smith) Reed. Jody graduated from Osceola High School in 1975.
In 1987, she met her future husband Art Legler while he was working in the Osceola area. Jody traveled along with Art and the girls the next summer as he worked around the country. Jody and Art were united in marriage Dec. 30, 1988, at the First United Church of Christ in Belleville, Wisconsin, and they made their home near Brooklyn, Wisconsin.
She continued her education at Madison Business College, and then went on to work for WPS in Madison, Wisconsin, for 25 years until retiring.
Participation in 4-H activities was a passion of Jody’s, her family was named the “Iowa State 4-H farm family of the year” in 1947. She continued the traditions of 4-H with guidance and support for her children and grandchildren in showing animals. Jody loved to garden and travel to the coast to see lighthouses and collect shells. She also enjoyed cruises in the Camaro. Most of all she cherished her time spent with her family.
Jody is survived by her husband Art; daughters Alishia Johnson and Nichole (Paul Putney) Brown-Legler; grandchildren Hailey Raymond, Abbigail and Kennedy Johnson, Sarah Putney; her parents Ronald and Linda Reed; sisters Cindy (Bud Jones) Reed and Susan (Chris) Reed-Illg; mother-in-law Rose Legler; sisters-in-law Dawn Bryant, Becky Legler, Sheree Solberg; brother-in-law Roy Legler; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and best friend Brenda Parson.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Reed; grandparents, Guy and Mamie Reed; John Allen and Motta Lena Smith; father-in-law, Bill Legler; brother-in-law, Guy Solberg.
Private family services will be held at Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, Wisconsin, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, Rev. Rich Pleva will officiate. Burial will be in the Belleville Cemetery.
A public celebration of Jody’s Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be given at www.bealfuneralhomes.com