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John Legler Obituary
1939 - 2010
John B. Legler, of Bogart, died Monday, February 1 at St. Mary's Hospice House.
He was born in Merrick, on Long Island, N.Y. September 13, 1939. John retired as Professor Emeritus from the Department of Banking and Finance of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia where he served for thirty years as a researcher, administrator, and compassionate and respected teacher and mentor. John attended Cornell University and received his B.A. degree from Allegheny College and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University. Before coming to Athens in 1971, he was a member of the faculty at Washington University in St. Louis where he served as a Professor of Economics and as Assistant Director of the Institute for Urban and Regional Studies. During his academic career, John served as Director of the Georgia Economic Forecasting Project from 1974 to 1982 and in 1993 he was appointed by Governor Zell Miller to the Joint Commission of Revenue Structure. Over the years he testified before numerous state Public Service Commissions and for Department of Navy utility rate hearings nationwide. John published over 20 articles in professional journals and several books and book chapters on economic forecasting. In 2003, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the James C. Bonbright Utilities Center. John was a member of the Economic History Association, Beta Gamma Sigma and Lambda Chi Alpha.
He cherished traveling with his wife, was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, and enjoyed playing golf. John was admired by all his family and friends for his loyalty, understanding, and devotion.
Survivors include his loving and supportive wife of thirty-nine years, the former Libby Morgan of Pensacola, FL; a brother, Robert of Kings Park, NY; and many extended family members.
The family wishes to thank all caregivers, especially Joan Luthi, LaShaunda Lindsey, and Jerry Pierre for their faithful and loving care during John's long illness.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary's Hospice House in John's honor.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the funeral home and funeral service will be at 2 pm on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home West Chapel, 1211 Jimmy Daniel Rd., Bogart. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Pall bearers are nephews: Clay and David Hogue; Steve and Jarrod Morgan; Bill Lewis; and Nicholas Watkins.
Honorary pall bearers are brothers-in-law: Jack Hogue; Jack, Mickey, and Larry Morgan; Noel Watkins, and Otha Yuhasz.
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Memories and Condolences
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Noel & Anne
March 1, 2010
Libby..We will miss John's smiles when we entered the room. He is not only smiling, but talking and laughing in the Holy presence of the King. Keep the fond memories closely in your heart as you remember the priceless moments you shared as husband and wife. We love you!
Kitty and Aubrey Fogle
February 5, 2010
Libby,
We have many wonderful memories of times we have spent with you and John. You were both so dedicated to each other and we were always in awe at the love you shared. We will miss John but will also celebrate his life and accomplishments.
James Papke
February 4, 2010
Our dear Libby,
Pauline, I and our daughters extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We who knew him well will sorely miss him. As student, collaborator, colleague and friend, John always remained true to himself. What you saw was pretty much what you got. That's why everyone loved him and respected and valued his counsel. Neither stuffy nor pompous, John understood the value of self-deprecation. He loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor and wit.
The hallmark of John's legacy to academia and to the economic sciences is the same traits that exerted so great an influence on his students and associates: the drive for relevance, concern for facts, insistence on rigorous analysis, constant re-examination of conventional wisdom and complete intellectual honesty.
I am tempted to quote the Bard and say that taken all in all, we will not see his like again. But John would likely have found that pretentious.
With warmest regards and affection,
Jim Papke
Karey (Papke) Kelly
February 4, 2010
Libby:
My Dad spoke of you and John often over the years (John was one of my father's favorite graduate students at Purdue). And I have wonderful memories from your visit to Cape Cod (approx. 40 years ago....)
You and John will be in our thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to you.
February 4, 2010
Libby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We know how close you and John always were and what fun you had together. He was a great guy. We hope to see you when you are in Pensacola.
Our love, Sandi,Paul,and Jim Hlubek
Candy Jones
February 4, 2010
Aunt Libby,
Wear your crown!!! We will miss Uncle John and know that he so loved you and that you brightened his days through his rough times!!! There are a lot of college graduates today that learned many things from him!!! Hugs from Arkansas!!!
February 4, 2010
Libby,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Janice Moorehead
Becky Smith
February 3, 2010
Libby, this is such sad news. I know how John had suffered and how faithful and steadfast you have been to him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this next phase of life.
Becky Smith
Stephani Sherman
February 3, 2010
Aunt Libby, I love you. Uncle John was an awesome man...he had to be to referee between you and me! I'll always remember how patient he was while waiting for dinner at "Stephani's" that one night and sailor babe and her sailor hanging out on "Daisy Mae."
February 3, 2010
Libby,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Shall never forget you & John introduced me to Bill, the love of my life! We lost Bill 3 1/2 yrs ago, never easy to say goodby. I tried to keep up with you & John over the years, we surley had some good times!
With Love, Rose Kemp
Jarrod Morgan
February 3, 2010
Uncle John put me on his knee when I was very little, and was the first to introduced me to using a computer. Now, I make a living for my family with a computer. Thank you, Uncle John for all you did for our family. You are already missed. We love you.
February 3, 2010
Libby
Our hearts, love and prayers are with you and John right now. May our loving GOD be at your side today.
Remember the good days and all the smiles at Pensacola, Myrtle Beach and Atlantic Beach.
Peace now.
Love
Jean/Bob
February 3, 2010
Dear Libby and family,
It is with deepest sympathy that I read of John's death. I wish that I were in Athens for the service, but weather and distance have kept me busy at home in NC. Please know that my thoughts are with you all, and memories of John will live on in all of us.
Ogden Allsbrook
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
February 3, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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