Ronald E. Leffler

Ronald E Leffler, 73, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 31st, 2022. He was born October 19, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Verna Mae (Hamilton) Leffler. Ron graduated from Wickliffe Senior High School, then earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Cleveland State University. He graduated from the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University while employed at Bank of Oklahoma. He spent 27 years at Bank of Oklahoma, working both in Broken Arrow and Tulsa where he last served as Senior Vice President before relocating to Grove in 2006 as Community President. After retiring from BOK in 2011, he joined Bank of Grand Lake in 2012 as Executive Vice President until he fully retired in 2016. Ron was a respected and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Grove Rotary Club, serving most recently on the Rotary Foundation Board. He enjoyed mentoring new members and helping with many of the club’s charitable efforts. He embraced the club’s motto of “service over self” in his daily life. He was intentional with his relationships and took time to make others feel special. While Ron enjoyed all sports, his favorite activity was fishing. He and his wife Patti used to go fishing on Dates and they participated in couples’ tournaments for many years. Ron enjoyed many types of music, especially classic rock and The Beatles. He also enjoyed playing guitar. A devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather, Ron is survived by his wife Patti, son Brian (Sherry) Leffler of Broken Arrow, OK, daughter Sheila (Jeff) Taylor of Elkhorn, NE and 3 grandchildren; Charles Leffler, Ashley Leffler and Jordan Taylor as well as his extended family and many friends and associates. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held on Friday, November 11th, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Leisure Rd in Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Grove Rotary Foundation, PO Box 452286, Grove, OK 74345 The family request that donations be made to Grove Rotary Foundation in Ron’s memory. They can be made online at: https://grove-rotary-foundation.square.site/ or mailed to Grove Rotary Foundation, PO Box 452286, Grove, Ok 74345-2286

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Ronald E. Leffler

October 19, 1949 - October 31, 2022