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Friday, October 2, 2015

Ross E. Mesecher

Ross E. Mesecher, age 73 of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 a.m. Friday October 2, 2015 at his home. He was born December 6, 1941 near Terre Haute, IL, the son of Ross C. and Mildred P. Olson Mesecher. On September 18, 1960, he married Deloris Klossing in Terre Haute.

Ross was a graduate of Terre Haute High School. He was a mechanical designer for General Electric Company in Burlington for 38 years, retiring in 1997. He was a former member of the Stronghurst Lions Club, Stronghurst Ambulance Service, MST Fire Department and Hendco-Hills Golf Club. He had served on the Stronghurst Village Board and also was Mayor of Stronghurst for four years. He wintered in Florida for the past 13 years.

Ross was an avid golfer and a huge St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. He loved and supported his grandchildren, especially in their sporting activities. He was a member of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, one son, Rod (Connie) Mesecher of Stronghurst, one daughter, Denise (Jake) Seitz of rural Gladstone, IL, four grandchildren, Kyle and Kori Mesecher and Brandon and Brayton Seitz, one brother, Art (Ginny) Mesecher of Carman, IL, and one sister, Mary Lou Housh of Mt.Pleasant, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday October 5, 2015 at Banks & Beals, with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in the Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute, IL. A memorial fund has been established for the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

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