Loyal J. Ressler
NAPPANEE – Loyal J. Ressler, 81, of 24715 CR 48, Nappanee, died at 4 a.m. April 13, 2011, in his residence. He was in health for 3-1/2 years.
He was born April 18, 1929, in Nappanee, to Levi and Grace Berkey Ressler. On July 29, 1948, in Nappanee, he married Norma Jean Welty, who survives.
Living in this area for 57 years, he was a lifetime farmer and a tinsel painter. His work is displayed in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Also surviving are two brothers, Delbert Ressler, Arcade, N.Y., and Olin Ressler, Queens Creek, Ariz. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Salem Mennonite Church, Nappanee, with Pastor Harry Schrock officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church.
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Memorials may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio, or Goshen Care at Home Hospice.
Condolences may be sent via www.tlyfh.com
NAPPANEE – Loyal J. Ressler, 81, of 24715 CR 48, Nappanee, died at 4 a.m. April 13, 2011, in his residence. He was in ill health for 3-1/2 years.
He was born April 18, 1929, in Nappanee, to Levi and Grace Berkey Ressler. On July 29, 1948, in Nappanee, he married Norma Jean Welty, who survives.
Living in this area for 57 years, he was a lifetime farmer and a tinsel painter. His work is displayed in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Also surviving are two brothers, Delbert Ressler, Arcade, N.Y., and Olin Ressler, Queens Creek, Ariz. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Salem Mennonite Church, Nappanee, with Pastor Harry Schrock officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church.
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Memorials may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio, or Goshen Care at Home Hospice.
Condolences may be sent via www.tlyfh.com
