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Stephen Fessler Obituary
Born in Pottsville, Sept. 24, 1958, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary Bernheisel Fessler.
He was the husband of Helen R. Gelches Fessler, to whom he was married 17 years.
He was owner and operator of Fessler Contracting.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Auburn, and VFW of Auburn. He was a life member of Rainbow Hose Company, Schuylkill Haven.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Stephen P. Fessler, Schuylkill Haven; a daughter, Shannon M. Fessler, Pottsville; two grandsons, Blakelee Edward Bartlett and Jayeson Barclay Fessler; brothers, Thomas Fessler, Schuylkill Haven, John Fessler and Alan Fessler, both of Auburn, and Kevin Fessler, Lykens; sisters, Ann Lewars, Summit Station, Janet Roberts, Pottsville, Alice Wapinsky, Auburn, Audrey Dreher, Deer Lake, and Lisa Lehman, Pine Grove; his dog pal, Toby; nieces and nephews.
Religious services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Auburn, with the Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner officiating. Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., 26 Chestnut St., Cressona. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Summit Station.
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Memories and Condolences
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jarod fessler
March 14, 2007
steve, sorry to hear about your loss. i hope your doing good. i feel real bad that i couldn't get up for it.
Tiffany, Jeff, Owen & Lucy Ramsay
March 14, 2007
Sending love and blessings from Texas.
Deb (Rose) Schwenk
March 14, 2007
My heart goes out to the entire Fessler family. I was a classmate of Steve's. He was a great guy, always full of funny comments. He will be greatly missed by a lot of people. Steve always had a way to make someone laugh. With me, it was always that he insisted on calling me by my maiden name rather than my first name. He still did it the last time I saw him, which was about 6 months ago.
I'm sure lots of people will share memories with all of you, which will keep his spirit alive in your hearts. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.
Robert Morgan
March 13, 2007
Dear Shannon, Debbie and I wish to offer our deepest sympathy for you and your family. If there is anything we can do, please let us know! May God Bless You! Love, Bob & Deb
Marv & Heather Langtry
March 13, 2007
Shannon , Stephen & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Ann McDonald Kowalonek
March 13, 2007
To the Fessler Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time!
Mary Ann McDonald Kowalonek
dave zimmy zimmerman
March 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
The Somers Family
March 13, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences and may God help you through this difficult time.
Diane Lipsett
March 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laurette (Des Rosiers) Hartman
March 12, 2007
To the Fessler Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Steve from school he was such a fun loving guy. He will be greatly missed. From a fellow classmate of BMHS of "76".
shirl ann zimmerman
March 12, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Richard Fessler
March 12, 2007
Helen & Family, I know this is a very big loss not only to your family but also to me. Steve and I were always close and we'd talk alot out at my fathers in Summit Station. He was always there when my Dad needed something done like plowing snow,etc. I will miss him at the reunions too. You have our deepest sympathies and may God Bless you and yours. Love, Cousin Richard Fessler and wife Carol
Julie (Holtzer) Neifert
March 12, 2007
Steve & Shannon, My thoughts & prayers are with you. I hope your family can find peace during this hard time.
James Drey, Jr.
March 12, 2007
Sorry for your loss. I knew Steve from Reneer, we liked talking racing.
Trish Larkin & Family
March 12, 2007
Steve and Shannon, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts.
Matthew kroznuski
March 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 12, 2007
Steve and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dayna Jason & Kori Heffner
Dave & Lisa
March 12, 2007
Steve, So sorry for your loss we know he meant the world to you. We love you and we are here for you, whatever you need.
jeff haag
March 12, 2007
steve,helen,shannon,i just wanted to say im sorry to hear of ur loss. and let u know if theres anything i could do to help. just let me no steve was always there when i need a hand and i will miss him and my thoguht and prayers are with u in this time of need.
Jackie & Brandon
March 12, 2007
Steve,
We are so so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything that we can do don't hesitate to call or ask.
Laurie Seigfried
March 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time.
Joseph Quesada
March 12, 2007
I was so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. Please accept my condolences.
robin stefnic(sweigert)
March 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chuck & Stasia
March 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeffery and Ashley Ernst
March 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.
Ciney, Dieter & Amanda Stucke
March 11, 2007
Helen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Eckert
March 11, 2007
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Steve was a wonderful man and I always had the highest respect for him. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Michelle Eckert & Family
bruce wiliams
March 11, 2007
Helen Steven and Shannon sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was a good former boss and sponsor but most of all he was agood friend.
nancy briggs
March 11, 2007
Allen & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to call. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy
Megan Dolbin
March 11, 2007
Shannon, I'm really sorry to hear about you father. My prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything at all let me know.
Alan & Amy Reed Cody Ankenbrant
March 11, 2007
Steve,
We are so sorry to here the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leah and Ronnie Emerich
March 11, 2007
Shannon,Stephan,and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Their are no words to be given when someone losses a person they love, but I want you to know that you are in our prayers and our thoughts. May God bless you all.
john &j o ann griffin
March 11, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Emma (Fox) Pfeil
March 11, 2007
Fessler family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need and know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Shelby and Donnie Leymeister
March 11, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
donna kevin kramer
March 11, 2007
i am so sorry for your loss. words cannot express my sorrow for you. IF AT ALL YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO ASK. love ya girlfriend
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