Ivan Lee Slesinski

Ivan Lee Slesinski

Ivan Lee Slesinski
April 6, 1941 – December 9, 2014
What Cheer, Iowa | Age 73

Ivan Slesinski, 73, of What Cheer, died at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Ivan Lee Slesinski was born April 6, 1941 in Highland Center, Iowa, the son of Harry and Lois Mason Slesinski.

Ivan was a 1959 graduate of the Hedrick high school. Ivan was previously married to Jacquelyn Beall, and of that union three sons were born, Edward, Ivan Lee and Travis. He was later united in marriage to Connie Buckner on June 30, 1975 in Hampton, Iowa. The couple eventually settled in What Cheer, where they owned and operated Ivan & Connie’s Tavern for twelve years. Ivan then became a tractor/trailer operator and eventually co-owner of Ivan Trucking of What Cheer.

Ivan loved taking care of his garden and canning his own vegetables. Ivan always enjoyed talking with old friends and always looked forward to class reunions. He will be remembered as a humble man with a big heart.

Ivan is survived by three sons: Edward (& Kathy) Short of Roger, AR, Ivan Lee (& Jennifer) Short of Deep River, Travis (& Tiffany) Short of Birmingham, AL; three step sons: Tom Hurley of What Cheer, Donny Hurley of Italy, and Edward Hurley of New York; a sister, Sandra Samson of Newton; and a brother, Gary (& Jean) Slesinski of Rochester, MN. Ivan also leaves behind eighteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

Ivan is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Connie Slesinski; a sister, Joyce Wilson; and two great grandchildren: Jezzaray Brown and Thomas Heath.

Funeral service will begin at 10:30 on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer.
Burial will be in the Garrett Cemetery near Delta.
Visitation will begin at noon on Friday, with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.hollandcoblefuneralhomes.com.