Leslie “Les” Allen Zellmer, of Creighton, Missouri, was born May 6, 1958 in Paola, Kansas the son of Lester Dee and Nancy Elizabeth (Fetty) Zellmer. He departed this life on Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by love and family at the age of 56 years and 6 days.
On April 25, 1987, Les was united in marriage to Jacquelyn Lea Doss in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Les was employed as a construction worker and owned and operated Zellmer Home Repair. He enjoyed Modified Racing, was an avid bowler and had 300 and 700 rings and started to play golf.
Les is survived by his wife, Jackie Zellmer of the home; two daughters, Sarah Jean Jackson and husband Robert, Peculiar, Missouri, Elizabeth Ann Zellmer, Creighton, Missouri; his parents, Lester and Nancy Zellmer; two brothers, Rick Zellmer, St. Joseph, Missouri, Bill Zellmer, Odessa, Missouri; a sister, Michelle Schlup, Olathe, Kansas; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with cremation to follow the service.
Inurnment will be at a later date at the Parker Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri.