Gary Daniel “Danny” Leffler, 57, of Sutter, IL, passed away, Saturday July 20 th , at home.
Danny was born on May 27, 1967, the son of Connie Harnetiaux and Gary Leffler. He
attended Warsaw High School and went on to graduate from Kirkwood Community
College and received his certificate in welding. On November 22, 2022, he was united in
marriage to Diamond Bence in Hancock County, Illinois. She survives.
Danny was employed at Central Stone and before that a longtime employee of Steel
Castings. He enjoyed playing football and pitching on his summer softball team. He also
enjoyed riding his horse, Champ. As an adult he enjoyed playing 31 and poker. Danny
was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. He also enjoyed coyote hunting with his daughter
and friends. Danny was known for his wandering eyes during card games and his
competitive spirit during NFL football games. He also enjoyed watching politics and
could talk on the phone for hours, but his biggest enjoyment was being with his
daughter and watching her race 4-wheelers and play sports. He was a firm believer in
Jesus Christ. He was a member of The Crossing in Keokuk and enjoyed writing letters
to the 700 Club.
Danny is survived by his daughter Anna; his wife, Diamond Bence of Quincy;
stepchildren,
Austin Bence, Kamryn Logsdon and Blayze Bence; his sisters, Pam Leffler of Quincy
and Gayla (Matt) McMillen of Hamilton; nieces, Megan (Roger) Clark of Charleston, IL,
Lacey (Peter) Dumas of Tucson, AZ, Haley (Casey) McMillan of Henderson, NV, and
Laikyn McClelland of Quincy; a great nephews, Cayden and Tyson, and a great niece,
Wade; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Danny was preceded in death by his mother and father, both grandparents, and several
aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw on Thursday, August 1,
2024, at 7:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until the time of services at 7:00
PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Printy Funeral
Home for funeral expenses.