“Robert's solid work ethic, patient diplomatic negotiations, and easygoing spirit are some of the long list of rare and genuine qualities that made him a very special and unique person. He was a patient mentor, a true friend, an all-around kind of guy,” Dyna Lopez, licensing and character development at Sega, said in a statement. “He will be deeply missed, as he has formed many friendships over the years and contributed so much and more to our licensing department and to Sega as a whole.”

Funeral services were held Sat., Aug. 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore, Wisc. Memorials may be made to the Robert Kent Leffler Scholarship Fund, Fennimore Scholarship Foundation, Attn: Steve Lendosky, 1140 Grant St., Fennimore, WI 53809.