ERNEST GORDON GESNER Sr.

born April 17, 1936 in Putnam, CT, passed away on December 7, 2010 at the age of 74 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents Gordon Gesner and Ester Dominique. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lily Gesner, daughters Sherry Nibergall (Derek) of Upland, CA; and Hope White (Bret) of San Bernardino, CA; son Ernest Gesner Jr. of Yucaipa; his grandchildren LaShawna Lako (John) of Monroe, WA; Jennifer Lako of Chino, CA; Emily Gesner of Westminister, CO; and Ernest Gesner III of Yucaipa, CA; his sisters Shirley Ogozalek of Mansfield, CT and Gail Creed (Doug) of Lake Wylie, SC; his brothers Richard Gesner (Marie) of Scotland, CT and Irving Gesner (Lee) of Lincoln, IL; his step-father George Dominique of Scotland, CT and his step-sisters and brothers Dianne Wallis, Kathy Clark, Paula Dominique, Mitchell Dominique, Kathy Ray and Gordon Gesner; his aunt Ruth Dargie of Florida; his uncle Elisha Tew of Rhode Island; and his beloved dog and best friend TRIXIE his poodle. He served in the United States Air Force - 60th and 337th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, during the Korean Conflict 1953-1957. He worked for Farmers Insurance Group for 31 years as an agent from 1969-1975 and was the District Manager of District 40 from 1975-2000 when he retired. He was a member of Sampson Air Force Base, "Portal to Power" and Veterans Association, Commercial Building Owner in Downtown Upland since 1977. A private Pilot in his Piper Commanche 260 at Cable Airport Upland. Owns Harness Trotters, Pacers and Thoroughbred Race Horses. Loved hunting, fishing and camping. Spent hours compiling his family Genealogy dating back to the 1400's. He was a loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. Services will be held privately. Internment with Full Veteran's Honor will be at Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, CA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Ernest Gesner Sr. Condolences can be sent to The Gesner Family, P.O. Box 1969, Upland, CA 91785. Stone Funeral Home, Upland in charge of arrangements.