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Robert L. “Kong” Leffler

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Robert L. “Kong” Leffler

Birth
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA
Death
24 May 2003 (aged 78–79)
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA
Burial
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA Add to Map
Plot
34 47 8
Memorial ID
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ROBERT L. LEFFLER

DEATH: May 24, 2003.

PRECEDED in death by parents Joseph and Izora Leffler, daughter Carol J. Degraffenreid, two brothers, three sisters and son-in-law.

EMPLOYMENT: Engineer, Denver and Rio Grande Railroad for 39 years. He retired in 1983.

MEMBER of the Broadway and Orman Church of Christ.

T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel.
Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.

NOTE:
LEFFLER, ROBERT L.
Died 5-24-2003 at age 78
Buried 5-30-2003
Block, lot, space: 34 47 8
T.G. MCCARTHY PUEBLO, CO

FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHARED BY FindAGrave Contributor and Member gravekeeper (49066372):

Robert Leffler (142164457)

Suggested edit: Robert L. Leffler, affectionately known as "Kong," 78, lifetime Pueblo resident, passed away May 24, 2003. He is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Izora Leffler; and daughter, Carol J. Degraffenreid. Also preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and son-in-law. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna L. Leffler of the family home; children, Gloria (Jim) Rickwalt, Pueblo, Larry (Judi) Leffler, Santa Fe, N.M., Pam Leffler and Cheryl Leffler both of Pueblo; eight grandchildren, Glenn Degraffenreid, California, Tami (Tony) Eberwine, New Mexico, Cyndi Darrin, Keith (Margaret) Rickwalt, Pueblo, Jim Rickwalt Jr., California, Randy (Anne) Vallejos, Janine Vallejos, New Mexico, and Shelly Mahoney, Pueblo; seven great-grandchildren, Missie, Mike, Mandy Rickwalt, Pueblo, Kodie Rickwalt-Edwards, Pueblo, Mersedes Rickwalt-Mahoney, Seattle, and Gavin Eberwine, New Mexico. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and special puppy "Kotters." Robert worked as an engineer for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad for 39 years. He retired in 1983 due to illness. He was a member of the Broadway and Orman Church of Christ. Robert was an avid bowler and a fan of the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. His family was his life. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His legacy of good values, high morals, showing respect and love for all and remembering to laugh, will live on through his children and grandchildren. A special thank you to all the bowlers and pallbearers for your care and support over the years. Visitation, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003, at the funeral home. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003, T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel, with interment to follow, Roselawn Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Robert L. Leffler to the Red Mountain Ranch for Children through the Broadway and Orman Church of Christ, 611 Broadway, Pueblo, CO, 81004.
Contributor: gravekeeper (49066372)
ROBERT L. LEFFLER

DEATH: May 24, 2003.

PRECEDED in death by parents Joseph and Izora Leffler, daughter Carol J. Degraffenreid, two brothers, three sisters and son-in-law.

EMPLOYMENT: Engineer, Denver and Rio Grande Railroad for 39 years. He retired in 1983.

MEMBER of the Broadway and Orman Church of Christ.

T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel.
Interment, Roselawn Cemetery.

NOTE:
LEFFLER, ROBERT L.
Died 5-24-2003 at age 78
Buried 5-30-2003
Block, lot, space: 34 47 8
T.G. MCCARTHY PUEBLO, CO

FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHARED BY FindAGrave Contributor and Member gravekeeper (49066372):

Robert Leffler (142164457)

Suggested edit: Robert L. Leffler, affectionately known as "Kong," 78, lifetime Pueblo resident, passed away May 24, 2003. He is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Izora Leffler; and daughter, Carol J. Degraffenreid. Also preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and son-in-law. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna L. Leffler of the family home; children, Gloria (Jim) Rickwalt, Pueblo, Larry (Judi) Leffler, Santa Fe, N.M., Pam Leffler and Cheryl Leffler both of Pueblo; eight grandchildren, Glenn Degraffenreid, California, Tami (Tony) Eberwine, New Mexico, Cyndi Darrin, Keith (Margaret) Rickwalt, Pueblo, Jim Rickwalt Jr., California, Randy (Anne) Vallejos, Janine Vallejos, New Mexico, and Shelly Mahoney, Pueblo; seven great-grandchildren, Missie, Mike, Mandy Rickwalt, Pueblo, Kodie Rickwalt-Edwards, Pueblo, Mersedes Rickwalt-Mahoney, Seattle, and Gavin Eberwine, New Mexico. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and special puppy "Kotters." Robert worked as an engineer for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad for 39 years. He retired in 1983 due to illness. He was a member of the Broadway and Orman Church of Christ. Robert was an avid bowler and a fan of the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. His family was his life. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His legacy of good values, high morals, showing respect and love for all and remembering to laugh, will live on through his children and grandchildren. A special thank you to all the bowlers and pallbearers for your care and support over the years. Visitation, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003, at the funeral home. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003, T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel, with interment to follow, Roselawn Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Robert L. Leffler to the Red Mountain Ranch for Children through the Broadway and Orman Church of Christ, 611 Broadway, Pueblo, CO, 81004.
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