Robert Legrand, 72, of Houtzdale died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at his residence. Born Sept. 24, 1940, he was the son of Peter J. and Clemence (Castiaux) Legrand.
He was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church and was a self-employed welder.
On March 5, 1966 he married Shirley Young, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Rebecca Thompson and her husband, Len of Osceola Mills; Catherine Hockenberry of and Louise Hockenberry, both of Houtzdale; and Kelly Hockenberry of Indiana.
He is survived by two brothers, Donald Legrand and his wife, Elaine and Gene Legrand and his wife, Lois and two sisters, Josephine Stiles and her husband, Terry Sr. and Julia Thomas and her husband, Gene.
Mr. Legrand was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Robin and a brother-in-law, Glenn Truax.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Mark Melhorn officiating. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the hour of services Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brisbin Baptist Church Building Fund, Brisbin, PA 16620.