Guy Earl Sesler, Jr., 76, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Guy was born on April 17, 1942 to Guy Edward Sr. and Alta (Beltch) Sesler in Joplin, Missouri. He had been a lifelong resident.
Guy was part of the military task force for most of adolescent and adult life. He graduated (1960) as a Cadet Major from Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. A few of his many achievements and activities include class president and Battalion Commander of his class (’60), captain of football, rifle marksman, varsity golf, glee club, and drill team. After graduation Guy proudly served in the United States Marine Corp for six years as an excellent marksman. He bravely completed two tours in the Vietnam war.
After Vietnam, he held many various positions in the community and surrounding area. Among them include teaching ball room dancing at an Arthur Murray dance studio which his family ran. He also followed in his father’s, Guy Sr., footsteps by working at the 408 Cab company in Joplin, where he later became the owner. He then went on to work for Joplin Chrysler where he retired. He was kind, loyal, generous, brave, had a great sense of humor, and was the epitome of a true gentleman.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Guy, Sr., and Alta Sesler Driscoll, two brothers, Clark Sesler and Gene Sesler, and one sister, Wanda Norman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sabra (Morris) Sesler; along with three children; Candis Wilson and husband Michael of Wichita, Kansas, Sherry Sesler of Joplin, Missouri, and Guy E. Sesler III and wife Amanda of Joplin, Missouri. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Emilie Henson, Noelan Hensley, Derek Sesler, and Ella Sesler, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends along with three loving feline fur babies.
Family will welcome friends on Wednesday June 6, 2018 from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm at Parker Mortuary. Graveside services will be held on Thursday June 7, 2018 at 10:00 am at Osborne Memorial Cemetery (32nd and McClelland Blvd).
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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