Little League® International mourns the passing of Steven Lefler, 73, Assistant District Administrator for Arizona District 5.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Lefler moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he spent his entire adult life with his wife, Linda, his two children, Heather and Brian, and eventually, his three grandchildren – Tyler, Andrew, and Madison. Mr. Lefler worked for several decades in the commercial construction business before his retirement.
A dedicated Little League volunteer for more than 40 years, Mr. Lefler most recently served as an Arizona District 5 A.D.A. for more than 30 of those years. In this position, Mr. Lefler played a key role in raising funds to help build new fields, acquire essential equipment for leagues, and provide additional resources to the District’s Challenger Division.
Mr. Lefler’s impact was felt in every event and tournament he volunteered for, including the Junior League Softball West Region Tournaments. Mr. Lefler was always the first one at the park, ensuring that the fields, equipment, and resources were ready for the umpires, district officers, volunteers coaches, and Little Leaguers®.