Charles E. “Hippy” Leffler, 75, of Kentland, formerly of Ohio, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

He was born August 25, 1942 in Hammondsville, Ohio to the late Harrison “Peanuts” and Mildred (Tice) Detchon.

He earned his GED in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1964.

His marriage of nearly 45 years was to Sandra Davis on April 29, 1973 in Hammondsville, Ohio; she survives.

Hippy drove a truck for Ethan Allen Furniture Store in East Palestine, Ohio for over 40 years. In retirement he enjoyed watching television and spending time with his family.

Surviving with his wife Sandra are his daughters, Christina A. Wielgos (husband: Eric) of Kentland and Sara L. Leffler of Penninsula, OH; three brothers, Frank Detchon (wife: Becky), Doug Detchon (wife: Gayle) and Gene Leffler (wife: Nancy) and a sister, Alberta Nicotera (husband: “Pooch”). Hippy loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren Austin, Tyler, and Henry.