Alfred G. Schlesser

Alfred George Schlesser, 89, of Arcadia, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Gundersen Tri- County Hospital in Whitehall.

Alfred was born August 29, 1932, at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, to George and Cordelia (Rebhahn) Schlesser. He graduated from Arcadia High School and continued farming the land that he grew up on. He was united in marriage to Margaret Grulkowski, July 9, 1966, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona, MN. Together, the couple dairy farmed side-by-side in Glencoe, where Alfred also enjoyed hunting, trapping and fishing. Alfred was devoted to his faith, family and farm, and loved the special bond that he developed with his grandchildren, Hanna and Ty. It was truly a memorable gift for Alfred to be able to spend his final days in the house that he grew up in, watching the truck loads of crops reaped in the fall harvest. The lessons in life and farming will forever be carried on by his children and grandchildren. 

Alfred is survived by his children: Carol (Dan) Hesch and Bill (Sue) Schlesser, both of Arcadia; grandchildren: Hanna and Ty Schlesser; sisters: Phyllis (Rich) Runkel of Palo Alto, CA, and Delores (Jim) Stopfer of Sun Prairie; brother-in-law, Marvin Clark of Illinois; and many nieces, nephews; neighbors and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife (in 2019); infant daughter, Jennifer Ann; and sister, Lorraine Clark.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 8, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Parish. Father Sebastian Kolodziejczyk officiated. Family and friends were invited for visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,  Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Township of Glencoe, rural Arcadia. To express condolences to his family online, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.