Dennis R. Lefler, 75, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island with visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday following his graveside services at Golfmohr Golf Course, Hampton. A memorial fund will be established.

Denny was born November 23, 1950 in Moline, the son of Raymond and Frances (Robinson) Lefler. He married Linda Barron on December 31, 1982 in Moline.

Denny was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He retired from the Rock Island Arsenal and later worked 22 years at Golfmohr, Hampton.

Denny was an avid golfer and in his earlier years he was a bowler.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; children, Tracey (John) Cook, Bettendorf, IA, Toni (Mike) McGee, Sandwich, IL, Kim Connelly, Davenport, IA, Terry (Cherilyn) Lefler, Hampton, IL, Caroline (Crystal) Eakins, Eldridge, IA and Yolanda Ruiz, Rock Island, IL; grandchildren, Ashley, Derrick, Jay, Stefanie, MegAnn, Emily, Liam, Bianca, Eila, Nicolette, Ellisiya and Rylee; great-grandchildren, Aliza, Luna, Autumn, Kyler, Anndrue, Hope, Ainsley, Isabella and Denver; niece, Laura Boyer and longtime best friend, Dan Hawotte. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sherry McKitrick.