Robert "Bob" Leseman of Nixa, Missouri, died on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the age of 81, after a short illness with his family at his side.

He is survived by his wife, Diane (Kuettner) Leseman, his daughters, Linda Leseman and Karen (Leseman) Kershaw, son-in-law, Mark Kershaw,  grandchildren, Faith and Will Kershaw, his siblings Mark (Judie) Leseman and Don (Pat) Leseman and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was born on June 17, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Donald and Florence Leseman.  He graduated from Humbolt High School in 1958.  He learned the life insurance business "on the job" and worked in the field for over 40 years.

He married Diane (Kuettner) Leseman in 1961.  They celebrated 60 years of marriage on September 9 of this year.  He was a dedicated and generous family man.

He loved traveling, golfing, watching sports and spending time with his family.  He also had a soft heart for animals, especially cats.

He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

A remembrance and memorial will be held in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be scheduled next summer 2022.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Watching Over Whiskers ( whiskers.fund@gmail.com ).