Longtime Schmidt Baking Company sales executive Steven Michael Leger passed away February 3 at the age of 67.

Leger was born in Fitchburg, MA, to Rudolph Joseph and Rachel Blanche (Berube) Leger and was the oldest of six boys. Growing up, he excelled at sports. He threw almost 90 mph pitches in high school baseball and many said he could have gone pro with his golf skills.

Leger was married to his high school sweetheart, Michele, for 44 years and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active and faithful Jehovah Witness for 27 years.

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In addition to his wife, Leger is survived by daughters Jennifer Germroth, Brittany Ogle and Melissa Housley; son Michael Leger; brothers Brian Leger, Mark Leger, Chris Leger, Craig Leger and Shawn Leger; and 12 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to jw.org.