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John Schlesser Obituary
Schlesser Jr., John P. dear husband of Michelle (nee Brett), beloved father of Timothy, Patricia, Daniel (Michele) and Janet, loving grandfather of Shannon, Brett, Danny, Nicole, Johnny, Anthony and Hunter, fond brother of Florence Flint and the late Donald (Josephine), Norbert (Jean) and Gregory, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m., at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton (one block east of Naperville Rd.). Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Michael Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Order of St. Francis, 1615 Vine St., Suite 1, Cincinatti, OH 45202-6492. Funeral Info: 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com 
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Fran Allen
October 26, 2006
Michelle, Tim, Pat, Dan, and Janet, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to you during this time of sorrow. My recollections of him were of a quiet man with a subtle smile on his lips. I'm sure you have many great memories. My prayers are with you.
James Hyerczyk
September 26, 2006
Dan,
Mary Colleen, Amy, Kelly, Erin and I wish to express our condolences during your time of sorrow. Your father will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Sherlock
September 25, 2006
Michelle, Tim, Pat, Dan, and Janet, I wish to express my sincerest condolences to you during your time of sorrow. I hold a special place in my heart and mind for your Father as I considered him to be an extraordinary person. I have many fond memories that I hope to share with you in person in the very near future. He had a profound influence on me and how I decided to lead my life.
Sincerely
Kevin
David & Carla Genelly
September 25, 2006
our condolences to the entire Schlesser family. We know Dan (John's son) and understand what courage the family displayed in dealing with Mr. Schlesser's illness.
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John F. ("Jack") Foulkes
September 24, 2006
I still have the poem that John wrote for me ("Farmer John") following my "rain dance" which broke the draught many summers ago.
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