SCHLESSELMAN Robert (Bob) C. Schlesselman, 87, Belton, Mo., passed away Monday November 7, 2011, at home. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Omega Health Care, 3171 NE Carnegie Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. Bob was born Dec. 21, 1923, in Lincoln, Neb. He was a lifelong resident of Belton. He served in the US Army during World War II. Bob was a Mason and member of the American Legion. He retired from Bendix in 1980 were he was a Plating Foreman. Bob married Margaret (Marge) Woodward on Aug. 30, 1950, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage together. He was a trainer for the Kansas City Steers football team and was a devoted Nebraska Cornhusker Fan. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Jim and wife, Marge. He is survived by four children, Ed (Linda) Schlesselman, Spring Hill, Kan., Gary (Michele) Schlesselman, Belton, Steve Schlesselman, Scottsdale Ariz., Susan Schlesselman- Johnson (Garrett), Belton; 10 grandchildren, Ed Jr., Melanie, Brett, Reed, Brock, Luke, Chase and Conner Schlesselman, Colby and Krista Johnson; great grandchildren, Colton, Wyatt, Ryiahn and Lauren. Condolences may be made at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816-322-2995
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