William "Bill" Schlosser

William “Bill” Eugene Schlosser, 88, of Benton, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 23, 2022.

Born January 6, 1934, in Illmo, MO, Bill attended St. Augustine Catholic School and married Patricia Ann Urhahn Schlosser on November 20, 1954.

Bill was the proud owner and operator of Schlosser Excavating and Construction Inc. since its incorporation in 1960. He had an unquestionable zest for his work, life, Caterpillar and Ford trucks that was made apparent in every conversation he held. His dedication and love for his faith and family emboldened his strong, kind and selfless character, and touched the lives of everyone around him.

Throughout his life, Bill was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church (& Choir) of Benton, MO, Missouri National Guard, Knights of Columbus Council 6420, Scott City, MO, and Benton Chamber of Commerce. Bill was also a registered organ donor.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Ann Urhahn Schlosser of Benton, MO; four children: Denise (David) Glastetter of Kelso, MO, Ronnie (Maryiln) Schlosser of Benton, MO, Carla (David) Robert of Benton, MO, & Alicia (David) Yant of Cape Girardeau, MO; ten grandchildren: Kurt (Stephanie) Glastetter of St. Louis, MO, Dustin (Emily) Glastetter of St. Louis, MO, Tyler Schlosser of Benton, MO, Miranda Schlosser of Cape Girardeau, MO, Aaron (Rhonda) Robert of Benton, MO, Natalie (George) Eftink of Benton, MO, Mindy (Brad) Crader of Jackson, MO, Madison Yant of Columbia, MO, Mallory Yant of Dallas, TX, and Mitchell (Hannah Wilson) Yant of St. Louis, MO; nine great grandchildren: Hugh & Faye Glastetter, Darcie Glastetter, Claire Robert, Peyton, Reece & Eli Eftink, and Medley & Marlee Crader; two brothers Dale (Gale LeDure) and Rick (Karen) Schlosser of Scott City, MO; six sisters, Helen Kluesner, Doris (Danny) Moore, Diana (Ira) Judd, Charlotte (Joan Drury) Hooper, Mary Schlosser, and Juanita (Jack) Dannenmueller of Scott City, MO; and sister-in-law Margie Schlosser of Scott City, MO.

Bill is preceded in death by parents Theon John Sr. and Ella Irene LeDure Schlosser; brothers Theon Jr., Maurice, Franklin and Joseph Schlosser and sister Ella Schlosser; and great grandson Kaden Robert.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 pm followed by KC service.

Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10 am at the Church.

Burial will be in St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Benton.

Memorials to Kaden Robert family scholarship fund and St. Denis Catholic School