Arthur H. Schleef, 85, of Watseka passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1937 in Ash Grove Twp., a son of Henry and Amanda (Koester) Schleef. Arthur married Linda Bottorff in Watseka on February 27, 1966.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Schleef of Watseka; two daughters, Kimberley Miller of Roscoe, Melissa (Todd) Storm of Watseka; one son, Bradley (Dawn) Schleef of Crescent City; one brother, Harold (Linda) Schleef of Oregon City, Oregon; five grandchildren, Chelsea (Anthony) Stanley, Tyler (Tréona) Kendall, Dustin Schleef, Shane Miller and Samantha Miller; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both parents, three sisters and his son, Michael Schleef.

After high school Arthur served in the United States Army. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. Arthur was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer as well as an avid Chicago White Sox fan.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Preschool in Watseka or to the donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of Arthur at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.