Irvin Selsor

Irvin Grant Selsor Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1918 to the late Grant and Pansy Selsor, Mr. Selsor was a nearly life-long resident of Springfield until advanced age required him to relocate to St. Louis to be near one of his sons. Mr. Selsor was a 1936 graduate of Springfield Senior High School and later received degrees from both Drury and what is now Missouri State University.

He served as a pilot in the Marine Corps during World War II where he attained the rank of major. His tours of duty included the South Pacific arid China.

When he returned to the United States, he and his late wife Ceredwyn relocated to Detroit where Mr. Selsor quickly established himself as a manager for a large local company. When his late father died unexpectedly at the age of 51, Mr. Selsor returned to Springfield with his wife and son (L. Grant Selsor) to take over operation of the family business, Grant Selsor & Sons Lumber Company, which he ran for nearly forty years.

Mr. Selsor was active in the Abou Ben Adhem temple where he served as president of the Ring Club, and was proud of his Masonic heritage. He was also active in Rotary and was a member of the Lions Club. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church for many years.

He is survived by his two sons, Grant Selsor of Marinette, Wisconsin, and Robert Selsor of St. Louis; as well as two grandsons, Matt Selsor of Chicago and Grayson Selsor of St. Louis.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery next to the love of his life, Ceredwyn, who predeceased him in 1972.

Interment will be on Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the morning followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 601 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65806.