Carl Louis Gessner

Carl Louis Gessner, 92, of Delphos, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His Family.... He was born December 28, 1922 in Delphos to the late Carl F. and Gertrude (Klausing) Gessner. On April 15, 1961 he married Lupe (Serna) Gessner who survives in Delphos. He is also survived by a son, Raymond L. (Tracey) Gessner of Delphos; four daughters, Margaret A. (Andrew Alpar) Gessner of Austin, Texas, Andrea M. (Nathan) Ankerman of Delphos; Nila M. (Scott) Thornton of Delphos, Jennifer M. (Clayton) Page of Fitchburg, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, Christopher L. Gessner, Kyle L. (Brooke) Place, Alicia M., Carleigh M. and Peter L. Ankerman, Justin L. and Alaina M. Thornton, Lillian M. and Adelyn M. Page; a future great-grandson on the way. His Legacy.... Carl attended Delphos St. John's. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He retired after 38 years of service with the Norfolk & Western Railroad. In 1963 he and Lupe started Gessner's Produce, which continues in operation today. Carl was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a former member of the cemetery board. He was a lifetime member of the Delphos VFW Post 3035 and a member of the American Legion Post 268. He enjoyed racing, a good game of baseball with his buddies and long road trips. He was a lifetime, avid Blue Jay fan. His Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Ron Schock, officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Delphos Veterans Council. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Monday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The family would like to extend special thanks to the St. Rita's 5K Team and Hospice staff. We truly appreciate the exceptional care they provided for Carl, our beloved husband and father. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Carl Louis Gessner please visit our Sympathy Store.

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