Ken Legan

Ken Legan
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office
1981–2002
Personal details
BornKenneth Dale Legan
(1946-08-03)August 3, 1946
Halfway, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 2026(2026-06-02) (aged 79)
Bolivar, Missouri, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Rebecca Bodenhamer
​
(m. 1969)​
Alma materUniversity of Missouri

Kenneth Dale Legan (August 3, 1946 – June 2, 2026) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1981 to 2002.

Early life and career

Legan was born in Halfway, Missouri,[1] the son of A.J. Legan, a Missouri representative, and June Jones. He attended Halfway High School, graduating in 1964. After graduating, he attended the University of Missouri, earning his bachelor's degree in animal science, which after earning his degree, he served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. After his discharge, he worked as a farmer.[2][3]

He served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1981 to 2002.[4]

Personal life and death

In 1969, Legan married Rebecca Bodenhamer. Their marriage lasted until Legan’s death in 2026.[3]

Legan died in Bolivar, Missouri on June 2, 2026, at the age of 79.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Ken Legan, 1981-2002" (PDF). Missouri State Archives. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Rep. Ken Logan". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Kenneth "Ken" Dale Legan (Bolivar)". Holman-Howe Funeral Homes. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Kenneth Legan". Springfield News-Leader. June 9, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Kenneth Dale "Ken Bolivar" Legan". Echovita. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
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