Marvin Louis Leffler

1932 - 2019

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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Marvin Leffler Obituary

Marvin louis leffler

Born: February 1, 1932; in Joliet, IL

Died: January 7, 2019; in Naperville, IL

Marvin Louis "Murph" Leffler, age 86, at rest January 7, 2019 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Born February 1, 1932 in Joliet, IL., he was the youngest of 8 children of William and Caroline (nee Schroeder) Leffler.

On February 12, 1955, Murphy married Marianne Hennebry and together they raised three sons, Thomas (Jana), Timothy (Tracey) and James (Maureen).

Survived by his wife of 63 years and the proud grandpa of nine grandchildren; Nicholas, Thomas (Valerie), Jordan, Christian, Michael, Timothy, Gage, Kathleen and John; twin great granddaughters, Autumn and Ava; one sister, Helen (Paul) Goebel of Iowa; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dieter and Marge Michaelsen, Beth Hennebry, Tom Hennebry and Marlene Davis; also many nieces, nephews and godchildren.

After graduating Lemont High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving four years during the Korean Conflict.

Murph loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing with his sons and grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Herbert, Richard, and Norman; and sisters, Dorothy (Arthur) Anderson and Erna (Robert) Kauk.

Murph was a lifelong resident of Lemont, IL and longtime member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Lemont VFW Post 5819. Visitation Friday January 11, 2019 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home 501 State St., Lemont. Funeral Services Saturday 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, will lie in state from 10:00 A.M. till time of services. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St, Matthew Lutheran Church, 305 Lemont St., Lemont IL 60439 would be appreciated.

Info 630-257-2123 or www.gerharzfuneralhome.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jan. 11, 2019.
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My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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January 12, 2019

Your whole family is in our hearts and in our prayers. love the Hayes

Tammy Hayes

January 10, 2019

Jim and Family: My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family on the passing of your father. Gob Bless! Margie Hupalo. Honeywell UOP

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January 10, 2019

Jim, my condolences to you and your family and may God heal your hearts.
-Sandra Loggins, UOP Honeywell

January 10, 2019

Many years have passed but I want to send my sympathy to Marv's family.

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