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LEFFEL, John R. "Jack" 87, formerly of New Carlisle, died on Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Dayspring of Miami Valley, Fairborn, OH. He was born on March 8, 1927 in Springfield, OH, the son of Russell and Esther (Zopf) Leffel. Jack served in the Army, Marine Reserves and the Coast Guard. He previously worked as a police officer prior to becoming a firefighter with the Pike Township Fire Department in Clark County, OH. After retiring from the department, he then served as a volunteer. Jack loved helping others, including the Animal Welfare League and veterans, and enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include sons, David Leffel and wife Cheri and John Leffel and wife Trena, all of Springfield, OH; 6 grandchildren, including Brandi (Joe) Rychnovsky, who was his caregiver; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte (Skidmore) and son, Robert "Bobby" Leffel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 642 S. Main St., Urbana, where a service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Entombment will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery Mausoleum, Urbana. Memorial contributions in Jack's memory may be made to the Pike Township Fire Association, 8440 Troy Road, New Carlisle, OH 45344. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.
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Ronald Cobb
June 6, 2014
Well Jack the last call has come you can now rest . and no more alarms or fires to go to. you are a great person and now you can be with Sam and Dumbo Ron and Brenda Cobb
Brandi Rychnovsky
June 3, 2014
Well Grandpa you will be missed. Now you can go fight all the fires you want and spend days throwing horseshoes with dad. I love you grandpa!
Ps. 34:17,18 ~ Kim
June 3, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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