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Emile Leger Obituary
Lt. Col. Emile Leger, U.S. Army (Ret.), age 92 of Converse, passed away on September 26, 2011. Emile was born to Alcide & Alice (Boudreau) Leger on January 22, 1919 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death in June 2007 by his loving wife of 62 years, Irene E. Leger. Emile is survived by his daughter, Heidi Marie Norton Keene & husband, Bob; son, Ronald Peter Leger & wife, Heddie; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Emile was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Infantry Officer Candidate School, Officer Communication School and Military Intelligence School. He served in the Army for 20 years. Emile did espionage work with the French Foreign Intelligence. He also served in the "Cold War" against Russia and served as the Commander of "Linguist Teams" interrogating the refugees escaping from the East Zone during the building of the wall in Berlin. Emile and his wife served as Missionaries for 50 years where they ministered to the Homeless in 3 cities. At the time of his death, Emile was Chaplain Emeritus on the Board of Directors of the San Antonio Rescue Mission. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Cibolo Valley Baptist Church. Interment will occur at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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Anita Ingle
October 8, 2011
We loved our brother in Christ and am happy to know that he and Irene are together again. Brother Emile and Irene both made huge impacts on our lives. Until we meet again, Anita and Bob
October 5, 2011
We loved Emile and Irene and it was our joy to have known them since 1969 when they ran the Gospel Mission in Washington, D.C. And we were "wet behind the ears" leaders of the York, Pa. Rescue mission. What wonderful mentors and friends. I was honored to serve as Executive Director of the rescue mission movement, where Emile
and Irene had set a high water mark. My day was always brightened by their phone calls. We are praying for the family
Steve and Delores Burger
susan newhouse
October 1, 2011
dear Mr. Emile, we love and miss you, not seeing you in church will leave a void, but we rejoice with you because we know you are where you want to be, with the lord and your treasured wife Irene..God bless you and we will meet again.
Daniel Meyers
October 1, 2011
God called home one his most faithful servants. You will be missed but we will see you again.
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October 1, 2011
WE WILL MISS YOU YOU WERE MY LIGHT WHEN YOU CAME THREW THE DOOR OF THE CHURCH, WITH A BIG SMILE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. GARY MARRS
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