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His life was defined by his love of God, guns, country and family.

Andrew “Andy” Leffler, 69, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Andy was born on April 2, 1957, at the naval base in Corona, California, the son of George Floyd Leffler and Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Baxter) Leffler Mullins. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1975. On June 14, 2009, he was united in marriage to Sarah Christine “Chris” Leffler in Yachats, Oregon. She survives.

Andy was a jack of all trades, working many jobs throughout his career. His life was defined by his love of God, guns, country and family. He loved his children and grandchildren with his whole heart. Andy was his daughter Kristie’s angel. He enjoyed relaxing with a fishing pole in his hands, tinkering on lawn mowers and riding his motorcycle. His ornery and gregarious personality combined with a dry sense of humor made Andy a beloved fixture of his family and community. He was a grizzly bear on the outside and a teddy bear on the inside. Andy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

Andy is survived by his wife Sarah Christine “Chris” Leffler of Keokuk; six children: Eric Leffler of Keokuk, Kristie (Josiah) O’Neil of Keokuk, Aimee Nelson of Warsaw, James Patterson of Keokuk, Michael Davis (Significant other Aubrey Cosgrove) of Keokuk, and Nikki (Shawn) Stark of Keokuk; his sister Beth Ann (Thomas) Dierkes of Arrington, Tennessee; his step-brother Larry Mullins of Newtown, Missouri; sister/aunt Penny (Earnie) Ward; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family members.

Andy is preceded in death by his parents.

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He was a grizzly bear on the outside and a teddy bear on the inside.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Church of New Beginnings in Keokuk. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, August 22, directly before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Fishing for Freedom.

DeJong-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.