Friday, January 27, 2023. Beloved husband of Ashley Lynn Schlesing. Dear father of Jaelyn, Isabella, Xylynn and Gunner. Dear son of Nina Banks and the late Richard Schlesing. Dear step-son of John Banks. Dear brother of Travis (Nika) Carter and Jacqueline Pound. Dear step-brother of John Banks II and Rachael Banks. Dear grandson of William H. and Jean F. Kinder and Betty (the late Orville) Schlesing. Dear son-in-law of Theresa and Dale Nordin. Dear nephew of Lori, Gary,, Christy, Susie, Debbie and Mark. Our dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, co-worker and friend.
Mr. Schlesing was sergeant and squad leader for the Missouri National Guard and a member of the Larry J’s Dart League.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Road on Thursday, February 2, 4 – 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Kutis Affton Chapel on Friday, 1:00 p.m. Contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
To the family, It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come. R. I. P Richie, You will be greatly missed my friend !!
My family’s love and prayers to Richie’s family. He was a wonderful young man with a bright future and was always a pleasure to be around. Saying sorry for your loss could never be enough.
I love you 4ever Richie. Great man great father great big brother to me for 19 years. Great person, with real talent and a good attitude, and the funniest in the room. Going to miss u like crazy buddy. Now you and Leeroy can watch down on us all. 4life
Prayers go out to all of Richard’s family and friends. Sgt Schlesing will be missed dearly.
Words can’t describe how painfull it is to know that I lost a brother , a best friend a person who inspired me to do better and be better in life ,you did exactly that I’ll will always cherish the memories we shares and will forever miss you richie i love you until we meet again Rest in Peace
Eternal rest grant unto our brother, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We’ll miss you brother.
You were an amazing husband to my best friend, wonderful father to both of yours and her beautiful children and so loved by so many. Im thankful to have known you richie. Your memory will forever be with us. And i know you are watching over ashley and your babies forever until you all meet again in heaven.
To the Family,
It was a honor to be part of the Military Honors for Sgt Schlesing today. Please accept our most sincere condolence’s on the loss of your Love one. Are thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss.
Theresa and Ashley. I have been thinking about all of you and praying for you. This is such an unbelievably difficult and painful time. I’m so sorry.
Julie Northrip
Like a lot of us, he was quiet and reserved when he first came into the unit straight out of AIT. He was reliable from the start and became part of what I like to think of as “the old crew” after a few drills and his first AT with us. I was a fresh NCO at the time and having Ritchie in my squad made my job much easier. He caught on real quick and our section got really close around that time thanks to him. As armament guys, we used to stay at the range after-hours during our annual rifle qualification and we’d hang out as a section. When I think of those times, our boy Richie is one of the only guys from the old crew who I know was actively participating in our fun and games. Impossible to forget friends like that.
May you rest in peace and watch over the rest of us from heaven before we eventually get there
SSG O.C.