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1955
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2022
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Gary Leffel Obituary
He was born on August 11, 1955, a son of the late Harold and Yvonne Leffel.
Gary served his country in the United States Navy, was a machine operator for Glad Manufacturing until his retirement.
He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Kruse (Fritz) and Tara Leffel (Tiffani) and their son Dominic, brothers, Randy Leffel (Janet) and Terry Leffel, along with his devoted pets, Sheba, Harley and Spotty.
A private family service will be conducted.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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David Dapkus
August 5, 2025
Gary and I were very good friends and shipmates in VF-33, aboard the USS Independence. He was the most faithful and kind person that I knew at the time. A true and genuine Nice Man and Great American. We both made 2nd Class Petty Officer at the same time when the Navy only promoted 26 AD2s Navy wide!
Bucky Butks
December 18, 2022
Sorry for ur loss I worked and hunted with Gary he was a great guy and will be missed
Thomas Simonetti
December 14, 2022
May God Bless you Family and sorry for your loss. Worked with Gary at Glad and was a good friend to.
Holly
December 12, 2022
Holly
December 12, 2022
Holly
December 12, 2022
I am so sad that you are gone Gary. You and Mary always made me feel like family, and you made our furbabies your family too.
I am soo glad we had our visit this summer, and you and our Hannyhoo and Hunter got to reunite. But I am sad that we didn´t get more visits in since then.
With you and smart gone, I feel like a piece of my history is out of reach, but I feel comfort in knowing that the two of you are together again, along with all your furbabies.
Watch over us together, and I know that my babies will have both of your loving arms to run to when it´s their time to go home.
"It is what it was, what it was what it were." I can never get it right, but I have always smiled when I heard you say it so easily. As a I wrote this....I´m still so heartbroken. I wasn´t ready to say goodbye to either of you, and I never got the chance to.
Love y´all so much.
From Hannah-hoo and Butt Butt Hunter.....til we meet again.
Kristina Lavender (Krissy) and Family
December 11, 2022
We were so blessed to have you for a wonderful neighbor. May you and Mary have the Merriest Christmas together in Heaven. We will always miss the both of y´all. Our prayers are with your family.
Mike and Robin Witt
December 11, 2022
May you rest in peace and our deepest sympathies to the family.
Mike and Robin Witt
WALLY MILTON
December 10, 2022
I worked with GARY at Glad. He was a GREAT friend . We always laughed and joked and carried on at work. He would do anything for you.PRAYING FOR GOD'S COMFORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Nelson Turpin
December 10, 2022
You will really be MISSED I know you are glad to be with your wife again God speed and happy hunting
Harry Stevens
December 10, 2022
So sorry, to hear of the passing of Gary, A dear comrade, from the USN. my condolences to family and friends.
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