Robert L. LeGrand

Robert L. LeGrand, age 75, of Summit, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born in Philipsburg, Pa. on April 26, 1935 a son of the late Earl LeRoy and Clara Mae (Holling) LeGrand. He worked as a welder for Stevas Welding, an operating engineer for Urraro Excavating and Grading and later Mayer Brothers Construction. He then was structural manager for Erie Ship Building until his retirement. In his retirement he worked at Crab Apple Ridge Golf Course. Robert enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and watching the Browns. He was a life member of the Hope Fire Department in Philipsburg and a member of the Elks Lodge in Philipsburg and a member of Local 66. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Sarah Jane (Davis) LeGrand; a son Rob LeGrand, wife Melody of Cranesville; two daughters Peggy Walker, husband George of Clymer, N.Y. and Barb Osterberg, husband Dave of Cranesville. Robert is also survived by his sister Mary Beth Knepp, husband Lynn of Camp Hill, Pa., eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 until the time of a service at 6 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Blvd. Memorials may be made to DaVita Erie Dialysis, 350 East Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA 16507. Condolences at bruggerfuneralhomes.com