Arsenius (Speed) Flesner
Arsenius (Speed) Flesner, age 90, went to be with Jesus at approximately 5:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2020 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Arsenius was born June 8, 1930 in Quincy, Illinois, the oldest child of Ernest Wilbur and Katie Marie (Paben) Flesner. He married Eleanor (Tripp) on September 9, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. Arsenius graduated from Seymour High School in Payson in 1948. He was engaged in farming before starting his career working for Interstate Producers Livestock Association for 25 years. He held several titles there - Branch Manager, Personnel Coordinator, and District Manager. He oversaw the complete construction of two new stockyards at Payson and Apple River, Illinois. His most enjoyable years were spent buying hogs locally, at which he had a natural ability after three or four days of actual training. Arsenius loved and treasured the many customers, employees and lifetime friends he accumulated. After retiring from IPLA, he continued working for Adams County Livestock Buyers for 11 years, where he made more friends. Both before and after his retirement, Arsenius enjoyed camping with family members and friends, attending Bluegrass Festivals, Gospel Music Concerts, and going to the local Old Time Country Music shows. He also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with family and friends. Arsenius attended Plainville United Methodist Church for many years where he served on the Building Committee and helped with church suppers. Most recently, he attended Faith Presbyterian Church where he loved and cherished his church family there. He had a passion for his cattle, which he said was “just a hobby.” Every day he checked on them and gave them great care. After his health deteriorated, he still enjoyed watching them from the window. Most of all, Arsenius was very proud of his family and loved spending time with each and every one of them. Arsenius is survived by his wife Eleanor; his children: Mike Flesner (Tina), Vickie Walters (Jim), Vaughn Flesner (Kathy), Melanie Schrand (Allan), and Dixie Kinnee (Ken Berry); 15 grandchildren: Erin Elmore (Steven), Emily Beaver (Ryan), Melinda Cole (Chris), Megan Meyer (Anthony), Morgan Long, Quest Flesner (Amanda), Dakota Lafferty (Michael), Harlee Gronewold (Emery), Hunter Flesner, Brekken DuPont, Kamryn Flesner, Alex Schrand, Lucy Bennett (Michael), Jonathan Schrand and Lydia Schrand; and 13 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. Also surviving is one sister, Verdella Rieke (George); one sister-in-law, Lois Flesner; one uncle, Raymond Paben; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Velvalee; brothers, Lloyd Flesner, Floyd Henry Flesner, and infant brother, Royal Flesner; a sister-in-law, Diane Flesner; a brother-in-law, Robert Eickleberry; and a son-in-law, Bruce Kinnee. Private family services will be held at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, Illinois with Dr. Sam Swisher officiating. Burial will follow at Quincy Memorial Park. Illinois COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including requiring face masks, social distancing, and allowing no more than 25 guests. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Pallbearers will be Morgan Long, Alex Schrand, Quest Flesner, Hunter Flesner, Jonathan Schrand, Brekken DuPont, Lydia Schrand, and Kamryn Flesner. Honorary Pallbearers are Melinda Cole, Erin Elmore, Megan Meyer, Emily Beaver, Dakota Lafferty, Harlee Gronewold, and Lucy Bennett. Memorials may be made to KJIR “Cross Radio” or Faith Presbyterian Church in Quincy.Obituary
Arsenius (Speed) Flesner, age 90, went to be with Jesus at approximately 5:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2020 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Arsenius was born June 8, 1930 in Quincy, Illinois, the oldest child of Ernest Wilbur and Katie Marie (Paben) Flesner. He married Eleanor (Tripp) on September 9, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. Arsenius graduated from Seymour High School in Payson in 1948. He was engaged in farming before starting his career working for Interstate Producers Livestock Association for 25 years. He held several titles there - Branch Manager, Personnel Coordinator, and District Manager. He oversaw the complete construction of two new stockyards at Payson and Apple River, Illinois. His most enjoyable years were spent buying hogs locally, at which he had a natural ability after three or four days of actual training. Arsenius loved and treasured the many customers, employees and lifetime friends he accumulated. After retiring from IPLA, he continued working for Adams County Livestock Buyers for 11 years, where he made more friends. Both before and after his retirement, Arsenius enjoyed camping with family members and friends, attending Bluegrass Festivals, Gospel Music Concerts, and going to the local Old Time Country Music shows. He also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with family and friends. Arsenius attended Plainville United Methodist Church for many years where he served on the Building Committee and helped with church suppers. Most recently, he attended Faith Presbyterian Church where he loved and cherished his church family there. He had a passion for his cattle, which he said was “just a hobby.” Every day he checked on them and gave them great care. After his health deteriorated, he still enjoyed watching them from the window. Most of all, Arsenius was very proud of his family and loved spending time with each and every one of them. Arsenius is survived by his wife Eleanor; his children: Mike Flesner (Tina), Vickie Walters (Jim), Vaughn Flesner (Kathy), Melanie Schrand (Allan), and Dixie Kinnee (Ken Berry); 15 grandchildren: Erin Elmore (Steven), Emily Beaver (Ryan), Melinda Cole (Chris), Megan Meyer (Anthony), Morgan Long, Quest Flesner (Amanda), Dakota Lafferty (Michael), Harlee Gronewold (Emery), Hunter Flesner, Brekken DuPont, Kamryn Flesner, Alex Schrand, Lucy Bennett (Michael), Jonathan Schrand and Lydia Schrand; and 13 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. Also surviving is one sister, Verdella Rieke (George); one sister-in-law, Lois Flesner; one uncle, Raymond Paben; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Velvalee; brothers, Lloyd Flesner, Floyd Henry Flesner, and infant brother, Royal Flesner; a sister-in-law, Diane Flesner; a brother-in-law, Robert Eickleberry; and a son-in-law, Bruce Kinnee. Private family services will be held at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, Illinois with Dr. Sam Swisher officiating. Burial will follow at Quincy Memorial Park. Illinois COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including requiring face masks, social distancing, and allowing no more than 25 guests. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Pallbearers will be Morgan Long, Alex Schrand, Quest Flesner, Hunter Flesner, Jonathan Schrand, Brekken DuPont, Lydia Schrand, and Kamryn Flesner. Honorary Pallbearers are Melinda Cole, Erin Elmore, Megan Meyer, Emily Beaver, Dakota Lafferty, Harlee Gronewold, and Lucy Bennett. Memorials may be made to KJIR “Cross Radio” or Faith Presbyterian Church in Quincy.
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