Jared Dennis Leggett

Jared Leggett, 41 of Wayland, MO passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 18, 1983 in Keokuk, IA the son of Dennis and Karla Lorentzen Leggett. He graduated from Revere High School with the class of 2001. After high school Jared enlisted in the United States Marines and proudly served his country from 2001-2005.

Jared had been employed by Waggoner Solutions, Griffin Wheel, and most recently by Jim Bash.

He attended First Baptist Church of Wayland.

In his younger years, Jared enjoyed riding horses. Jared had a knack for fixing anything that was broken. He was mechanically inclined and loved tinkering on cars and trucks, until they ran like new.

He is survived by one daughter, Jailyn Leggett of Kahoka, MO, his mother and step-father, Karla Lorentzen-Wixom (Carl) of Kahoka, MO, five brothers, Chuck Copeland (Heather), Joshua Payne, Richard Payne, Justus Berquam and Travis Wixom (Leslie), four sisters, Ashlee Burnett (Boe), Jayna LeMaster (Landon), Nora Birky and Amanda Malone (Justin) and several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Leggett, step-mother, Lesa Leggett Job, sister, Dacia Nicole Fry, grandparents, Ralph and Sharon Lorentzen and Wayne and Norma Leggett.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Pastor Daniel Fox officiating.

Visitation for family and friends was held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

A graveside service with military rites was held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Keokuk National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family, in care of his daughter, Jailyn.