Gerald J. Legerski of Crete, Illinois and Story, Wyoming entered eternal life on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Beloved brother of Michael J. Legerski and cherished son of Michael J. and Mary Tkaczyk Legerski. Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Michael (2013), his parents, Michael J.(2002) and Mary T. Legerski (1996), his maternal grandparents, John and Antonina Tkaczyk, his paternal grandparents, John and Anna Legerski, his uncle and aunt, Stanley and Lillian Tkaczyk and numerous other cousins and relatives. Jerry attended Crete Elementary School and Crete Monee High School - Class of 1969. He attended Southern Illinois University and Governors State University attaining a bachelor of arts degree in environmental sciences in 1977. A life-long and keen interest in nature, the outdoors and the western United States led Jerry to live and work in Wyoming. He worked many years for the Wyoming Game & Fish Department in the State Fish Hatchery at Story, Wyoming. He also worked at the Powderhorn Golf Community in the grounds and maintenance department. Jerry enjoyed all sports and especially embraced hockey as both a participant and a fan. This enduring love of sports was a springboard to another avocation. Jerry became an expert photographer who took pictures at many different sporting events in Illinois and Wyoming. His hobby also developed into a vocation as Jerry continued to take pictures for many schools and colleges. His photography is a lasting legacy and a tribute to his interests and talent. Survivors include Lillian and Glenn Mazur and their family from New Lenox, Illinois and numerous cousins and relatives in Wyoming. Jerry will also be remembered and missed by his friends in Crete and the surrounding suburbs. Services for Gerald J. Legerski will be Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Hirsch Crete Chapel 507 Exchange St. Crete, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A celebration of Jerrys life will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. According to Jerrys wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Memorial donations in his name may be directed to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle Drive, Joliet, Illinois 60431. Service Information Cemetery Private private private, IL 60466 --> Visitation Saturday June 7, 2014 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Hirsch Crete Chapel 507 W. Exchange St. Crete, IL 60417 --> Service Saturday June 7, 2014 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Hirsch Crete Chapel 507 W. Exchange St. Crete, IL 60417 -->