Gary Bessman Obituary

In loving memory of Gary Bessman of Alden, Iowa, who departed this world on May 21, 2026 at the age of 84. Gary leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Bessman to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Keith Bessman and Eunice Bessman (Benson); his wife Kathy Bessman; his parents-in-law, Bernard and Bethene Mattingly; and his brother-in-law Michael McGrath.

He is survived by: his siblings, Kathleen McGrath of Kimberling City, Linda Bessman of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Tom Bessman (Penny) of Elberton, Georgia; his sister-in-law Kelley O'Keefe (Tim) of Manly, Iowa; his nieces and nephews, Patrick McGrath (Lisa) of Branson West, Dawn McGrath of Springfield, Abigayle Bessman (Aaron Parisot) of Fair Play, Emily Parham (Cory) of Elberton, Megan Mueller (Dylan) of Manly, Molly O'Keefe (Mac Spotts) of Mason City, Kathleen O'Keefe of Manly and Conor O'Keefe of Manly, Iowa; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Lindsey Bray (Clinton) of Kimberling City, Lauren McGrath of Chicago, Kaitlyn, Becca Dolecheck of Springfield, Adaline, Ashlyn, Ansley Parham of Elberton, Collins Kaye and Wesley Eugene Mueller of Manly, Iowa; Hayden McGrath and Radley Bray of Kimberling City, Missouri..

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Gary's honor to.