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Richard Gessner Obituary
Family and friends will honor Rick's life at the family owned and operated Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Bel Air, 3 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, (Rts. 23 & 24) on Friday (Today) from 2-5 and 7-9 PM where a funeral will be held the next day in the funeral homes, formal chapel beginning at 11 AM. Interment Private. Memorial Contributions in Rick's name may be made to The Make a Wish Foundation 9475 Deereco Road, Deer Park Center, Suite 306, Timonium, MD 21093. Memory tributes may be sent on www.evansfuneralchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Gessner
Cegies Conner
August 22, 2020
I remember the day I met Rick just as if was yesterday. I knew his dad first, he was doing some painting on a claim I was handling. I needed some emergency service done on another claim and Dickie introduced me to Rick...and so our journey began. I could ALWAYS count on Rick, he definitely made my work life easier and fun. He was such a sweet caring soul. He would help anybody. I’m so grateful our paths crossed.
Bobbie
August 20, 2020
God Bless Richard
August 29, 2011
Crystal, Dick and Ceil, my heart just hurts for you all. Rick was one of a kind, a gentle and loving man. I will miss him every day. You are all in my prayers.
Love, Lisa Palla
August 28, 2011
I will miss the wink of his eye
His "can do anything" attitude"
I will miss his entrance into a room-whether in a good
mood or bad
I will miss his kindness, his generosity
I will miss the way he stuck out his tongue when he was
concentrating-just like his Dad
I will miss his sincere interest in our lives
Rick was happy making others happy
He drove us crazy
He kept us on our toes
He was always in a hurry
But we will be lost without him
Rick is a big part of who I am today because of the
opportunities he has given me
I will miss him
Sue Ruck
Danny Ward
August 27, 2011
I was very saddened to hear the news about Rick. I spent a lot of fun times with him. He had a great heart and will be missed. My prayers are with his family.
Chris Konkus/Shacochis
August 27, 2011
Dear Gessner Family,
Rick was a truly authentic human being. There was no one else like him. You are lucky to have him in your family. When I went to a party, if Rick wasn't there, I was ALWAYS disappointed. He was literally a human laugh track to life. His laugh was the best.
Steve, your speech was beyond awesome. I felt proud to be your friend while you were speaking on behalf of your brother. Please live the rest of your life the way Rick did and the way you KNOW he would want you to live.
Barbara Hoffman
August 27, 2011
Dick and Ceil,
There are no words that I can convey to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Having to say good-bye to someone you love is one of the most difficult things to do, but take comfort in knowing that as kind as your son was the Lord must have him in his heavenly home now. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do, please call me.
Wendy Owens
August 26, 2011
I only knew Rick a short time, but was blessed to know him. He was such a kind man who loved his family and life in general. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gessner family. God bless.
Kasey Hiltz
August 26, 2011
Dear Crystal and the entire Gessner Family:
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Rick. No one deserves this kind of pain and heartbreak. God really does work in mysterious ways.
Rick was one of the nicest, generous and kindest men I had ever met. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was truly an all around GREAT man whose life was too short on this earth.
His legacy and spirit will live on through his children and I hope you all have peace knowing he is in a better place where he will be constantly watching over all of you.
My deepest sympathies.
Take Care,
Kasey Hiltz
Bill Russell
August 26, 2011
To the Gessner family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although we were never real close, growing up in the same neighborhood I always considered Rick a good friend. All the years of riding bikes, playing football/baseball in the Gessner yard, Bible trivia in the car, and goofing off at Fallston High. My Dad and I loved being invited to the Gessner house to watch the pay per view fights. Rick was a great guy and will be missed.
Bill Russell (FHS '86)
Kelly Hiser
August 26, 2011
I am just hearing of your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Paul Stanley
August 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my friend. You will be sorely missed!
Lois Butts
August 26, 2011
Ceil and Dick There is so little we can say to console you about the loss of your son Rick. Such shocking news. You are in our Prayers. Lois & Roger Butts
Sheial Bowman
August 26, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Craig Hatfield
August 26, 2011
Thoughts and prayers from the Hatfield family. Hoping that the whole Gessner family will be able to find some solace in the fact that while Rick's time here was too short, he seemed to squeeze the last drop of life out of every minute. He was always fun to be around and obviously a great friend to a lot of us from Fallston
August 26, 2011
Dear Ceil & Dick, So very sorry to hear of your lose of your son Rickey. My Prayers are with you and your family at this time. Adair
Michelle Houtz
August 26, 2011
So very sorry to hear this terrible news. Prayers and love to Rick's family. Rick- you will be missed. Michelle- Kingsville PNC
Cegies&Phonso Conner
August 26, 2011
Dickie and Ceil, I struggle to find words to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. You were blessed with a wonderful son and you raised him to be a caring, thoughtful and loveable person. Rick would give anyone the shirt off his back and I count it a true blessing to have known Rick. I thank God for the opportunity to be one of his many friends. We met when Rick first started his business and instantly I knew he was a person of integrity. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family.
With Much Love,
Brian Sheridan
August 26, 2011
What a terriffic person. The most caring, funny, and generous friend you could have.
Tim Colt
August 26, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the Gessner family and friends during this difficult time ..... Tim and Maureen Colt
Shelly Popp - Almony
August 26, 2011
I am sorry sorry Mrs. Ceil, Mr. Dick and Steve for you loss. It has been a long time since I had a chance to catch up with you all and I'm just so heart broken for you all. You guys are in my prayers and I love you so much.
Christie Copeland
August 26, 2011
Steve, Linda, Ceil, Dick, Crystal, and all of the Gessner family, I can't begin to express just how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Rick was a wonderful son, husband, father, brother and friend. May you find peace in all of your happy memories.
Chris Copeland
August 26, 2011
Steve sorry for the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. If you need anything at all please let Christie and I know.
Ross & Trish
August 26, 2011
we love you Rick, can't believe you are gone. Always in our hearts
August 26, 2011
Dear Dick, Ceil, and family,
God Bless and be with each of you in this terrible loss. I am so very sorry. I pray for peace and comfort for all of you.
Love,
Bobbie
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