Leif Alan Dezner, 26, passed away in a tragic accident on September 30, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1995, to Lance Bezner and Sarah Dezner in Clearwater, Florida. 

While Leif was attending Fayette High School, he began his National Guard career. Upon graduation, he attended basic training and became a Military Policeman in the guard. He stayed in service until he passed. He then went on to graduate from the Highway Patrol Academy in 2017, and he was assigned to North St. Louis County, where he served for five years. There he was promoted to Corporal. At the time of his death, he was a patrol officer for Cooper/Howard County. He was passionate about his work and always strove to be the best officer he could be. Hardworking and well respected, he could always be counted on to do what he said.

His family will remember him as a devoted and loving father and spouse who was always up to go do something outside. He loved the water, fishing, and was always working on a project. His children will remember him as a father who loved to wrestle, would always let them help with projects, and could always be convinced to buy something for them on outings.

Leif leaves behind his wife Mary; three children, Everett, Mirella, and an unborn child; parents, Lance and Sarah Dezner of Columbia, Missouri; siblings, Logan and Emily Dezner of Columbia, Missouri; numerous brothers in the Highway Patrol and National Guard; and many in-laws.

Services honoring Leif’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Fayette, with Rev. James Briggs and Lieutenant Jamey Diffee officiating.  Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service on Thursday at the church.

Interment will follow the service at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Fayette.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Backstopper Inc. in care of Carr-Yager Funeral Home, P.O. Box 210, Fayette, Missouri 65248.

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Carr-Yager Funeral Home of Fayette is honored to serve the family.