Charles F. Ressler, 87, a resident of Maple Farms, formerly of Albright Avenue, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
He was the husband of the late Hope Kuhns Ressler. Born in New Providence, he was the son of the late Frank Y. and Bertha Findley Ressler.
Charles retired from the Mount Joy Vo-Tech School where he had taught Building Trades Maintenance. Prior to that he had worked at the Bearing Company. Charles had also operated the West Lancaster Mower Shop for many years.
He was a graduate of Millersville University and a member of the Salem U.C.C. in Rohrerstown. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His memberships included Lodge #43 F.&A.M., Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Zembo Temple. Past memberships included the Manor Ridge Lions Club, the American Legion and the VFW in Port Deposit, MD. He enjoyed fishing and motorcycles.
Surviving is a daughter, Gail wife of Jack Bubernack of Manheim; a granddaughter, Krista wife of Christopher Heisey of Manheim; a great granddaughter, Makenna Heisey; a great grandson, Tariq Fry, and two brothers, Victor Ressler of Paris, TX and John Andrew Ressler of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by six siblings.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:15 A.M. at the Richard A. Sheetz Funeral Home, 2024 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Masonic Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Interment in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494.
David Ney
May 2, 2013 at 5:52 pmI am very sadden to hear that Mr. Ressler has past. I was one of his many students at Mount Joy Vo-Tech back in the 80’s. I also had the honor of working for Mr. Ressler during the summer months at his mower shop. I remember the huge sandwiches he made for us when I work at the mower shop.
I learned alot from Mr. Ressler and to this day I still like working on all types of small engines. I will always remember Mr. Ressler and keep my learnings from him in my heart.
I will add this obituary to my class yearbook, God Bless the Ressler family.