Carmen A. (Kittleson) Legler-Hughes, age 88, was called home by her grandma on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born on September 5, 1929 the child of Edward Deneen and Leona Kittleson in Madison. As a child Carmen was raised by her grandparents Kittle and Lena Kittleson. Later her stepfather Tony Yager provided guidance and support. It was not until Carmen was in her 40's that she met her father due to the stigma of Irish Catholic boy and a Norwegian Lutheran girl being together. On October 16, 1946 she married Calvin Legler. Calvin and Carmen farmed together for 32 years until divorcing. As a couple they danced together wonderfully and were the toast of the dance floor. Carmen also raced stock cars, bowled for the Fischel and Kamm-Ann teams, and played fast pitch softball. Later in life Carmen married Kenneth Hughes on May 22, 1982. She was a member of the Paoli Homemakers and the Zwingli United Church of Christ-Paoli.

Carmen is survived by her children Constance (Tex) Urfer, Allan (Wanda) Legler, and Richard (Paula) Legler, grandchildren Bradley (Criss) Urfer, Ted (Bridgit Larsen) Urfer, Brandon Legler, Brooke (Joe) Skidmore, Clinton Legler, Chase (Haley) Legler, Collin Legler, and Ellen Legler, great-grandchildren Presley, Payton, and Olivia Urfer and Ella and Mia Skidmore. She is further survived by a half sister Judy Yager-Killian, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, an infant son, and grandson.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI with Pastor Laura Crow officiating.

A gathering of relatives and friends will precede the memorial service from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home in Belleville.

Following the memorial service, the family will celebrate Carmen's life at the Montrose Town Hall, 1341 Diane Ave., Belleville, WI until 5:00 p.m.