James A. (Boris)Schlesky, 67

James A Schlesky (Boris) was born on April 12th, 1958 to James D and Charlene (Ness) Schlesky. He grew up in the Clemons area and graduated from West Marshall High School in 1976.

He worked for Sundstrand and John Deere briefly but found his passion in carpentry. When he was in High school he excelled at chess, his nickname Boris was after the famous chess player Boris Spassky His hobbies included playing pool, playing pepper and he enjoyed auto racing, one of his favorite trips was to the Daytona 500

He married Kim Kirk and they were blessed with his daughter Megan.

He is survived by his daughter Megan Schlesky, grand children Chale and Nora, mother Charlene Havens and siblings Kevin (Connie) Schlesky, Lorraine (Tim)Peterson, Myra Schlesky, Nathan (christy) Parker and Hugh Parker, and numerous nieces and nephews.

James Schlesky passed away on July 2, 2025. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Clemons Cemetery in Clemons, IA.