William B. Schleisner II ’59

Bill died May 2, 2019, in Galveston, Texas, at his home.

Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he graduated from Mercersburg Academy. While at Princeton he majored in economics, wore the blue of Navy ROTC, and ate at Prospect Club, where he served as social chairman senior year. During his subsequent two years of active duty with the Navy in New Orleans, Bill met his bride-to-be, Mary Frances McBryde.

Following Navy duty Bill returned to Harrisburg, where he worked with his father in the family clothing store business, married Mary McBryde, and left for New York City, where he took a buying position with Abraham & Straus department store. Several years and two children later the Schleisners relocated to Houston, where Bill spent 29 years as a merchandise manager in men’s clothing at Foley’s department store and added a third child to the family. In 1998 Bill retired to Galveston, where he opened Slices, a sports bar, pool hall, and pizza restaurant.

Bill was predeceased by his former wife, Mary. He is survived by daughter Lisa, sons William III and Jeffrey, a granddaughter, and a sister.