Ronald Jeffery "Jeff" Lefler

1952 - 2025

Ronald 'Jeff' Lefler, age 72, of Foley, passed away peacefully May 9, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital from a hemorrhagic stroke caused by a rare neurological disease - cerebral amyloid angiopathy, for which there is no treatment. Mass of Christian Burial was May 14 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. The Rev. Matthew Langager officiated and private burial with military honors took place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation was May 14 at the Foley Funeral Home and at the church. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Ronald Jeffery Lefler was born Dec. 19, 1952, in High Point, North Carolina to Eugene and Ellen (Weadon) Lefler. He joined the U.S. Air Force Oct. 13, 1971, and served honorably until May 6, 1979. He married Linda Mary Wolak June 1, 1973, at Grand Forks AFB, Grand Forks, North Dakota. The couple then moved to Hickam, AFB, Hawaii and Nellis AFB in Nevada before moving to Foley in 1981. Jeff loved construction work and his woodworking business. He enjoyed rock and roll music and always had it playing while he was working. He loved all babies and children, his family, work and golf. Over the years, Jeff built many new houses and many, many re-modeling projects and any special requests. The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and thoughtfulness at this difficult time. No thank you cards will be sent.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Foley; children, Elissa Marie (Justin) Brenny of Foley, April Lynn (Charlie) Zimmer of Foley, and Christopher Jeffery of Madison, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Emma, Halle, Mason, Clara, Gracelynn and Lydia; as well as a sister, Pat (Norm) Mann of Maryland. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Martin, and sister, Joyce.

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