Robert L. Sleight Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert L. Sleight Age 83, of Park Falls, formerly of Mercer, died on Monday May 17, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Park Falls. He was born on December 22, 1937 in Ironwood, MI, the son of Myron Levi and Shirley Enid (Jones) Sleight. His early life and schooling were in Mercer. On November 3, 1956 he married Marjorie M. Moore. The couple lived in Mercer for many years and moved to Park Falls in 2013. Robert was a mechanic working auto, diesel, hydraulics, and autobody. He worked for many years as a hydraulic and diesel mechanic for Campbell Debarking in Mercer. He was a member of the Mercer Lions Club, a past Fire Chief and member of the Ambulance Crew in Mercer. He was an accomplished artist and enjoyed photography, ham radio, and model airplanes. He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Park Falls, his granddaughter Shawna Marie Terry of Oshkosh, his sister Judith Amy (Francis) Kohn of Park Falls, Dave (Alvina) Sleight of Mercer, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Robert Myron Sleight, daughter Sandra Kaye Roscoe, son Scott Kelly Sleight, his brother Charles Sleight, and infant sister and brother Donna and Mickey. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday July 10, 2021 at the Mercer Community Center in Mercer, WI. Pastor Stephen Kjetland will officiate. Interment will take place at the Mercer Cemetery. Birch Street Funeral Service in Park Falls is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com

Robert L. Sleight

December 22, 1937 - May 17, 2021