Chad Michael Leffel

Chad Michael Leffel, age 52 of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2026.

He was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on October 3, 1973, to Neal Howard and Delores Mae Leffel.

Chad was preceded in death by his infant brother, Kevin Lee; his paternal grandparents, Walter B. and Charline Evelyn Leffel; and his maternal grandparents, Frank Joseph and Theresa Celia Granz.

He is survived by his father, Neal; mother, Delores; brother, Scott; as well as aunts, uncle and many cousins.

Chad was two when he moved to Beavercreek. He went through the Beavercreek school system, graduating from Beavercreek High School in 1992. Following graduation, Chad worked in several fast food chains. He also worked in manufacturing. Ultimately, Chad worked for Papa John's Pizza for more than 25 years. He was promoted through the ranks at Papa's and became a store manager, serving in that capacity at several store locations. He worked for several years at the Beavercreek location. He was promoted to training manager.

Chad was an avid sports fan, cheering for the Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings and the Michigan Wolverines.

He loved animals and had a cat named Puddy. Years later, he adopted a stray cat that he named Bosco, who was an adored addition to our family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17th, 2026, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek.

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