Leslie H. McKelfresh, 89, of Fenton, Missouri died Monday, August 12, 1996 in Fenton.  Leslie was born June 19, 1907 in Lawrence County, Illinois, son of Plenny William and Sibley (Mushrush) McKelfresh. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Flora C. (Bek) Ruecker; dear father of Ronald Ruecker, Richard Ruecker and Randall Ruecker; dear grandfather of Rhett, Robin, Diane, Adam Angela and Christopher and friend of many.

Leslie was a WW II  U.S. Army veteran.

Funeral services at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary with interment in St. Paul Churchyard Cemetery, Afton, Missouri.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) – Wednesday, August 14, 1996