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HESSLER, Frank A. age 83 of Hamilton, Ohio died Friday, August 23, 2013, at his home. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 8, 1930, the son of Frank J. and Clara (Dornberger) Hessler, and was a 1948 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School. On August 2, 1958, in St. Ann Church, he married Shirley A. Wright. Mr. Hessler was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He worked as a printer at the Hamilton Journal News for 47 years in the composing room. Frank was a member of St. Peter in Chains Church, the Knights of Columbus Father Butler Council, a Charter member and past director the Elktones Barbershop Chorus, the Nutones Quartet, and Hamilton BPOE #93. Mr. Hessler enjoyed bowling in Elks league and other senior leagues, gardening, woodworking, and bird watching. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; five children, Frank (Carrie), Diane (Mike) Wicktora, Claire (Mike) Turco, Susan (Kevin) Beatty, and Judy (Jarrod) Bradford; ten grandchildren, Nick, Chris, and Tori Hessler, Adam and Samantha Wicktora, Jamie, Megan, Paige, and Alex Turco, and Colin Beatty; two sisters, Ruth Ann Beckman and Mary Lou Cox; sisters-in-law, Hilda Hessler, Judy Baker, and Martha Wright; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Harold, Robert "Sug," Larry, and Ralph Hessler; a sister, Dolores Motzer. The family would like to thank Hospice of Hamilton for their care and support. Prayers will be offered at 9:30am Wednesday in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am Wednesday in St. Peter in Chains Church. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8:00pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Stephen T. Badin High School, 571 New London Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013. Online register book available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com
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Dear Shirley & family, we just heard of Frank's passing, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed here on earth but will be singing in Heaven. God bless.
Mary Ann & Bob Loeffler
August 31, 2013
To Shirley and all of Frank's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a very special and close friend throughout grade school and high school. Many many good memories. I wish you all well.
Russ Gattermeyer
August 30, 2013
Dear Shirley,
I was so sorry to hear of Frank's passing, and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Lisa Forsythe
August 28, 2013
I was so blessed to know Frank. I so loved his sense of humor. I will miss him dearly at the Christmas dinner table.
Terry Bradford
August 26, 2013
The Elktone members appreciate all the time Frank gave us and thanks to Shirley for allowing it.
August 26, 2013
Aunt Shirley and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Karen & Gary Henry
August 26, 2013
The Hessler family is big part of my childhood memories. And the patriarch, Frank Hessler, did a fantastic job leading his family. He was a wonderful spiritual leader for his children, who always had great love and respect for him. May the spirituality he instilled in his children give them strength and comfort during this tough and trying time. May y'all take comfort knowing your father is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mary DuVal-Perez
August 25, 2013
Frank was one of the good guys. Shirley and family you have our sympathy he will be in the "Palm of His hands"
James and Maureen Imfeld
August 25, 2013
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