Loretta Mae Legband's Obituary
Loretta Legband, age 87, of Richardson, Texas died Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Methodist Richardson Medical Center Loretta was born January 11, 1938, in Hooper to Howard and Roma (Krohn) Kuss. She was raised on the farm and attended Immanuel Lutheran School. She married Darrell Legband on April 20, 1958, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Hooper. started as a bank teller in Fremont, and after marrying Darrell, moved to Oregon and back a number of times over her life, finally retiring in Texas with Darrell and near her two sons. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Plano and was active in the ladies' community. After working as a bank teller, Loretta held many executive assistant positions in the various cities they lived. She was loved by all she worked for. Her work career culminated as Executive Secretary to the head of the nursing department in a major hospital in Medford Oregon. Loretta had been active in the Nebraska Mrs. Jaycees, holding the position of Vice President and with the Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority.
Loretta loved her family activities as well. She raised two sons and a daughter who were always busy. One of their fondest memories is her support for the kid's paper route in Fremont. She was regularly up at 5am to help, especially on the cold winter mornings. She would go out of her way to help anyone before worrying about herself. She was a strong Christian and enjoyed evening devotions.
Survivors: Husband - Darrell of Richardson Children - Debbie Zielich of Omaha, Dale (Terri) of Rockwall, Scott (Fran) of Dallas Grandchildren: Nathan (Amanda), Davin (Christi), Aaron, Kara (Matt), Katie (Nic), Alyssa (Troy), Rebekah, Megan, Benjamin, Molly (Heyden), Brandon (Anna Grace) Great-grandchildren: Odessa, Adalyn, Natalie, Everett, Caden, Lee, Lucy, Riley Step-brothers - John (Donna) Kriete and Paul (Cory) Kriete Sister-in-law - Vera Kuss Many nieces, nephews and cousins Loretta was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Roma, step-mother Selma, brother Ron Kuss, step-brother LeRoy Kriete, and many old friends.
The funeral will be 11am, Thursday August 14th, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church in Plano Texas. Burial will follow at 2pm in Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation will be Wednesday August 13, 2025, 5pm to 7:30pm at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. Flowers will be provided by Rembrandt Florist (972-761-8989).
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