Obituary of Raymond David Gessler

Name:Mr. Raymond David Gessler Age:84 Residence:Ohatchee AL Date of Death:Thursday, August 23, 2012 Place of Death:Ohatchee Background:Mr. Gessler was Sales Manager for Metropolitan Life Insurance for 35 years. He served on the Canon McMillan School Board in Canonsburg, PA for 10 years and on the Active Board of the Boy Scouts of America and the American Legion. Preceded in Death by:He was preceded in death by six brothers, Kenneth of Canonsburg, PA, Frank of Washington,PA, Herbert of McMurray, PA, Carl of Boynton Beach, FL, Danny of Canonsburg, PA, and Bill Gessler of Trenton, NJ; by three sisters, Lillian of Canonsburg, PA, Julia of Carmichael, PA, and Virginia of Canonsburg, PA. Survivors:Wife: Peggy Ruth Gessler, Daughters: Janet (Noel) Spencer of Ohatchee, Raymond D. (Susan) Gessler, Jr. of Woodville, WI, Max E. (Donna) Gessler of Tullahoma, TN, Sister: Lois Frank of Liberty, MS, Grandchildren: Janel Manning, Joel Spencer, Raymond Gessler, III, Stephanie Murtha, Stacy Gregerson, Jason Gessler, Max Gessler, Jr., Jerrod Gessler, and Emily Gessler, Great Grandchldren: Corey Self, Alyssa Manning, Ashleigh Jana Manning, Jonah Manning, Halle Gessler, Emma Gessler, Cameryn Gregerson, Lilly Gregerson, and Skylar Gessler. Service:Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Saturday, August 25, 2012 10:30 A.M. Clergy:Rev. Msgr. Michael Sexton Cemetery:Green Cemetery Contributions:In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association. The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. William McClanahan, Dr. Shaely Lakhanpal, and to all the staff that helped with his care at St.Vincent's St. Clair, to Lakeside Hospice, and to Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Sexton.