Clifford W. Schlesinger, 93, of Paw Paw, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Cliff was born May 12, 1927 in Compton, IL, the son of Phillip C. and Hilda (Kaufman) Schlesinger. He married June Adell Sloter on June 24, 1956 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Compton.
Cliff was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Compton, where he previously served on the church council, and was an active member of the Paw Paw Lions Club. Cliff was also active in his community. He previously served on the Lee County 4-H Board, Paw Paw Co-op Board, Lee County Farm Bureau Board and was a former member of the Cattlemen’s Association. Cliff was a lifelong farmer which, to him, was not just a job but his passion. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, watching tractor pulls, and scouting crops.
Cliff is survived by two children, Connie (Craig) Ganz of Mendota and David (Cindy) Schlesinger of Earlville; a daughter-in-law, Connie Schlesinger of Paw Paw; grandchildren, Michelle (Terrie) Bauer, Jason (Jaime) Ganz, Stephanie Ganz, Diane (Michael) Reppin, Scott (Katie) Schlesinger, and Jayde (Sam Lipp) Schlesinger; great-grandchildren, Allison and Alexis Bauer, Connor Reppin, Emerson and Oliver Ganz, Lucas Schlesinger, and Eleanor Lipp; brother-in-law, Rockwell (Mary Ann) Sloter of Mendota; and a sister-in-law, Annabelle Myers of Thornsby, Alberta, Canada; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Cliff is preceded in death by his wife, June Adell Schlesinger; son, Ronald Schlesinger; a brother, Newton (Freda) Schlesinger; two sisters, Eleanor (Melvin) Mathesius and Corrine (Stanley) Rosenkrans.
An outdoor visitation will be from 2-4 pm on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Compton.
Graveside funeral service will be at 11 am Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Contributions in Cliff’s memory may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Compton. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
Please observe Covid guidelines including the wearing of masks and practicing of social distancing for both the visitation and funeral.
Sorry for your loss of your Dad. I know your whole family and friends have wonderful memories of him. We remember Clifford most from our Pioneer seed corn dealer gatherings. He stood tall & it was always easy to visit with him & June. Prayers for your peace & comfort.
Cliff and I always had a good visit whenever we would run into one another. My sympathies to you all.
*Connie, David and family, I was a loss of words when I found out about Cliff. We always enjoyed having coffee with him at the church. I am so glad to be able to see him at the Labor Day Lion’s Club Dinner. I am sending my deepest sympathy and hugs to all of you.
David, Connie, Connie and families: Sorry for your loss. It seems like I just saw him the other day out for a drive in his pickup truck. He was checking out the fields. He will be missed. *