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George August Gessert

June 15, 1925 - May 20, 2010

George A. Gessert, age 84, of Watertown, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Clearview Long Term Care & Rehabilitation Center in Juneau.

Visitation for George will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home on Monday, beginning at 3:00 PM. Pastor Paul Vander Galien will officiate. Burial will be at Grove Prairie Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the cemetery service and will be held at the Reeseville Community Center.

George August Gessert was born on June 15, 1925 in Plymouth, Wisconsin to the late Edwin and Verona (Holtzman) Gessert. On November 25, 1961, he was united in marriage with Virginia Gibson in Plymouth. George did many things throughout his life but he spent the better part of 30 years farming in the Town of Clyman. In his retirement, George enjoyed visiting with his family and friends.

Survivors include his four children, Christie (Robert) Fiedler, Jr. of Watertown, Gregory Gessert of Reeseville, Debbie (Daniel) Schmidt of Watertown, and Lori (Michael) Fenner of Watertown; three grandchildren, Bryan (Jessica) Fiedler, Bradley Fenner, and Natalie Fenner, all of Watertown; a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Fiedler; a brother, Edwin; four sisters, Louise, Lucille, Helen, and Verona; other relatives and friends.

George was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, an infant son, and two brothers, Jerome and Frederick, and two sisters, Margaret and Margie.

The Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Monday, May 24th, 2010, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Service Details

Monday, May 24th, 2010, 3:00pm

Interment Details

Grove Prairie Cemetery-Lowell

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George A. Gessert, age 84, of Watertown, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Clearview Long Term Care & Rehabilitation Center in Juneau. Visitation for George will be at the Murray Funeral Home in Reeseville on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home on Monday,Continue Reading

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John Gibson and Children left a message on June 1, 2010:
Chris, Greg, Debbie, Lori and all your families. I''m truly sorry to see Uncle George has passed on. I really wish I could known him better; but that''s not always the way things work. Please accept our condolences. I''d like to get some pics I have of Aunt Ginny to you, please contact me and I''ll get them to you all. Sorry again, John.
John Gibson and Children left a message on June 1, 2010:
Chris, Greg, Debbie, Lori and all your families. I''m truly sorry to see Uncle George has passed on. I really wish I could known him better; but that''s not always the way things work. Please accept our condolences. I''d like to get some pics I have of Aunt Ginny to you, please contact me and I''ll get them to you all. Sorry again, John.
Nancy Doherty left a message on May 23, 2010:
Debbie and Family, Our family would like to send a prayer your way as you deal with the loss of your father. There is nothing worse than the loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you. Love, Shawn, Nancy, TJ, Aubrey, Elysa and Isabelle Doherty
Nancy Doherty left a message on May 23, 2010:
Debbie and Family, Our family would like to send a prayer your way as you deal with the loss of your father. There is nothing worse than the loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you. Love, Shawn, Nancy, TJ, Aubrey, Elysa and Isabelle Doherty
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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