James Kenneth Gleeson

James Kenneth Gleeson, 85, of Fulton, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Boone Hospital, Columbia. Jim was born in Bluffton, Missouri on November 21, 1932, a son of the late William and Emma (Stiers) Gleeson. Jim completed 12 years of school and graduated from Hermann High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean War as a radar man. He was the husband of June (Hinrichs) Gleeson. They were united in marriage on May 12, 1956, at St. Martin's Church, Starkenburg. June survives him at their home. After marriage Jim and June lived in St. Louis for a short period. Then they lived, farmed, and raised their family in the Rhineland area until retirement. After retirement they moved to Fulton. Jim loved spending time with family and friends, working in his flower garden, coon hunting, farming, playing cards, listening to country music, and playing with his kitty. Jim and June were long time members at St. Martin's Church at Starkenburg until moving to Fulton. They then joined St. Peter's Church in Fulton. Jim is also survived by their four children, Randy Gleeson and wife Kelly of Fulton; Julaine Grimpo and husband Rich of Fulton; Sheryl Gleeson of St. Croix, USVI; and Rose Gleeson and fiance' Joel Andrews of St. Croix, USVI; three sisters, Nadine Clark of Ellisville; Pat Bahr of Mexico, Missouri; and Dorothy Markelon, of South Windsor, Conn.; a brother, Ralph Gleeson of Fulton; and by five grandchildren, Brandon Price, Jenna and Kelsy Meyer, and Karli & Kamryn Gleeson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul, Ed, and John Gleeson; sisters, Martha Markelon, Verona Theissen, Bernadine Long, and Marcella Martin; and two infant brothers. Visitation will be held Friday, June 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin's Church, Starkenburg, where the Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley officiating. Burial will be at St. Martin's Cemetery, Starkenburg. Memorials may be given to St. Martins Church, c/o Toedtmann and Grosse Funeral Home.