Ronald Leffler

Ronald “Ronnie” Keith Leffler, 77, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Ronnie was born on July 1, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Calvin C. and Darlene (Tripp) Leffler. He attended Warsaw High School, and on August 3, 1971, he was united in marriage to Margaret Yvonne Stevens in Sutter, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2023.

Ronnie farmed until 1986 and went on to work at J.M. Huber in Quincy from 1987 to 2011 until his retirement. He was a member of The Church of New Beginnings in Keokuk. He enjoyed collecting BB guns, doing bodywork, working on cars, and general tinkering. He could often be found singing around the house or simply sitting on his swing outside “watching the grass grow”. His family will always remember the way he always spoke his mind and the love and protection he showed them. His grandchildren will always remember his unforgettable pancakes and his dipping eggs (no “snotty” eggs allowed).

Ronnie is survived by four daughters: Jennifer (Michael) Bell, Lucy (David Bell) Leffler, Chris (Andy) Leffler, and Sheila Henson, all of Keokuk; grandchildren: Dalton Bell, Allison Bell (Evan), Alexis Bell (Hunter), Felicity Bell (David), Chloe Bell, Brianna Bell; his brother Brian Leffler of Hamilton; two sisters: Alice (Mike) McGinnis and Janet Weirather, both of Hamilton; two sisters-in-law: Linda Leffler of Nauvoo and Donna Leffler of Warsaw; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Margaret; his daughter April; four brothers: Gary, David, Carroll and Alan Leffler; and his sister-in-law Donna.

A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Church of New Beginnings, 2244 McKinley Avenue, Keokuk, Iowa, with Pastors Donnie Skinner and Michael Bell officiating. A private family burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family.