Maralyn Marie Legleiter (Denio), age 86, of Colorado Springs, CO, was called home to her heavenly Father on February 2nd, 2023. Maralyn was born on September 3rd, 1936, in Greeley, KS to Elgin and Freda Denio. She graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1957, with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. It was here she met Rudy, her devoted husband, of 64 years. They were married on August 2nd, 1958, and had three daughters, Lynette, Stefanie and Suzanne.
Her love of children led her into elementary education for 25 years, of which the majority were spent at Widefield School District 3. After retirement she spent 17 years volunteering at Pauline Catholic School.
Maralyn began playing flute at an early age and continued her enjoyment of music throughout her life. She was a beautiful seamstress and in later years enjoyed making quilts for herself and others, especially her grandchildren. She was very supportive of her husband and children throughout all their endeavors. Her gentle and kind spirit was loved by all.
She is survived by her husband Rudy; daughters Lynette Legleiter of Hutchinson, KS and Suzanne Legleiter of Surprise, AZ; son-in-law Jeff Adams; grandchildren Lindsay Pelischek, Braden (Erica) Pelischek, Olivia (Brendan) Clary, Jase Adams, Tyler Harvel and her sister Alberta Neel. She was preceded in death by her daughter Stefanie Adams, and parents Elgin and Freda Denio.
A visitation is scheduled at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO at 5:00 P.M. with a rosary to follow at 6:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, February 8th, 10:00 A.M., at Saint Mary’s Cathedral, 22 West Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, CO. Graveside service to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Sage’s Elder Care and Colorado Palliative and Hospice Care for their compassionate care and love for Maralyn and her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the Seminarians of the Colorado Springs Diocese at https://giving.diocs.org/seminarian-support-fund.
If mailing, please specify Maralyn Legleiter Memorial and address to:
Newman Chapel Catholic Student Center
C/O the Vocational Office
4785 Stanton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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