Adam Bernard “Jr.” Schlett died Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born March 12, 1923, in De Soto, Mo., the second son of Adam and Lillie Cecilia (Cook) Schlett. On January 6, 1948, in Wendell, Idaho, “Bud”, as he was also called, married E. Lucille “Lucy” (Gunning) Schlett. During their 61 years together, they lived in Idaho, Calif., and Mo. In addition to Lucy, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Ann Hill-Tabor, Mo., Christine and Bob Harris, Mo., John Schlett, Calif., Bob and Pam Schlett, Mo., Steve M. and Tammy Schlett, Idaho, and Susan and Larry Williams, Mo. He also leaves his grandchildren, Cory Hill, Jolen Hill, Tessa Hill, Stephen B. Schlett, Laura Bodine, Bonnie Crawford, Helen Schlett, Dana Schlett, Bernice Dickard, Gini Schlett, Matt Schlett, Joey Schlett, Stephenie Schlett, Melissa Williams, Justin Williams, and their families. Bud is survived by his and Lucy’s siblings and their spouses, Fred and Dorothy Schlett, Margie Schlett, Henry Webb, Mary Lou and Norman Sloan, Andy Schlett, Darlene Schlett, Gertrud Gunning, Jo Ann Gunning, Fred and Mary Lois Frith, Margaret Mullen and Ed and Ann Gunning. In addition he leaves many nieces, nephews and their families, plus many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; as well as his and Lucy’s siblings and their spouses, Alton Schlett (1921), Edward Schlett, Bertha and Ray Boyer, Martha and Glennon Becker, Theresa Webb, Robert Gunning, Jim Gunning and Walt Mullen. Jr. was a veteran of World War II and received several medals for his service to our country. In a letter to the commander of the 70th Division (dated April 1, 1945), F.W. Milburn (Major General, U.S. Army, Commanding) wrote, “It is my desire to commend the 70th Infantry Division on the capture of Forbach, Styring Wendel and Saarbrucken and on the crossing of the Saar River. The successful completion of this mission is one in which the 70th Infantry Division may take justifiable pride. The courage of your men is evident in their victory in the face of the enemy’s stubborn resistance and employment of natural obstacles.” He was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars having belonged to several Posts over the years, most recently Post 963, Springfield, Mo. Going to any meal at Post 3404 was an opportunity to meet new people and talk up a storm. Having grown up in a farm family, meals were a central part of our Dad’s life. Over the last several years, meals provided a time to enjoy the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family gatherings won’t be the same without him. Visitation is Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m., and funeral service is Monday, November 9, at 1 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield. Burial, with full military honors, will be Monday, November 9, at 2 p.m., in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.