Vivian L. Bressler

Vivian L. (Wilson) Bressler, 86, of Duluth, formerly of Columbia Heights, Minn., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Aug. 29, 1922 in Cloquet, Minn., to Axel and Hilma (Koski) Wilson. She married Kenneth Bressler. Vivian loved her family and road trips with her sisters, which were the highlights of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; five brothers, and three sisters. Vivian is survived by her children, Gary (Sue) Bressler of Stillwater, Minn., Glenn (Mary) Bressler of Duluth, Gayle (Jeff) Brett of Lutsen, Minn., Greg (Wylita) Bressler of Duluth; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many other relatives and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE:1 p.m Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 in Lakeshore Elsing Chapel, 4000 London Road, Duluth. Inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Lakeshore's water feature project (4000 London Rd., Duluth, MN 55805). Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805, 218-727-3555.


This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.