Donald A. Dressel

Donald A. Dressel, age 79 of Massillon passed away Thursday January 27, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital (Mercy Medical). Don was born December 8, 1931 in Butler, PA to the late Albert & Agnes (Cook) Dressel, following high school he entered the US Navy and received an Honorable Discharge. In 1956 he married Gerri Sober and they moved to Massillon in 1960. He was employed at Superior Brand Meats for 28 years, retiring in 1988. Don was active with K of C #554, Bishop Massillon Assembly 4th Degree, American Legion Post #221 and helped with the Boy Scouts. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and the family vacations in Ocean City, MD. Personally he enjoyed sports, especially his Super Bowl Bound STEELERS. He loved remodeling and working with his hands. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Stephen A. Dressel (1992) and a sister, Dolores Keasey. Don will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years, Gerri Dressel of the residence; their three children, Lynda (Mark Lightfoot) Fisher, Mary Kay (Rick) Groves and Rosanne (Butch) Satrang; three grandchildren: Donald, Danielle and Owen; and a sister Thelma Braun. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM February 1, 2011 in St. Clements Catholic Church, Navarre, OH. His final resting place will be St. Clements Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Mercy ICU and Select Specialty Hospital. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222