Herbert Leege

Herbert L. Leege, 87, of Vero Beach, died on September 17, 2016 after a short illness. Herb was born on December 6, 1929 in Hamburg, Germany and immigrated to this country in 1933. Herb resided first in Brooklyn, New York and then in the Bronx, New York. In 1956 he moved to Sloatsburg, New York in Rockland County. He moved to Vero Beach in 1982.

He graduated from James Monroe High School in the Bronx and attended New York University School of Physical Education until 1951 when he entered the U.S. Army during the Korean War, serving as a military police officer until 1953. In 1954 he enlisted in the New York State Police and served with them for the next 25 years, retiring in August 1979. He served in Troops “K”, Hawthorne, Troop “T” Thruway, Kingston & Suffern Troop “B”, Malone and Plattsburg.

He worked for Treasure Coast Travel and in 1984 became the owner/operator of a chauffeur service until 1997.

He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church and was an usher for many years. He was a member of the Association of Former New York State Troopers, Inc. Tri-State Chapter, Goshen, New York.

He is predeceased by his beloved parents William and Margaret and by his loving wife of 41 years, Louise, in 1997. Herb is survived by several cousins.

A graveside service will be held at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, New York on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment in the family plot. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to VNA/Hospice, 1111 36th Street, Vero Beach Florida in Mr. Leege’s memory or to the New York State Police Foundation, 3 Airport Boulevard, Latham, New York 12110. Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.