Kurt F. Bessel Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Kurt F. Bessel Sr. in Oswego, New York, who departed this world on May 4, 2025 at the age of 91. Kurt leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kurt F. Bessel Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kurt Robert and Mary Amelia Bessel; his son Kurt Jr.; and his in-laws, Harold L. and Doris O. Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Marcia; his children, Wendy Kozlowski (Greg), Shelley (Ahmet Veletanlic), Bruce (Allison) and Brian (Cindy); his grandchildren, Kerri Warner (Rick), Andrea Skilinski (Marc), Kurt William Robert Bessel (Nicole), Brandon Kozlowski (Arlene), Shana Craycraft (Billy), Reece and Megan Bessel; his great grandchildren, Tyler, Lucas, Garrett, Madeline, Bohen, Cassidy, Skye, Gabriele, Charlee Ann, Edwin and Alexis; and also Pamela.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Nelson Funeral Home (11 W Albany St, Oswego, NY 13126). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Palermo Fire and Rescue of Palermo New York or the Kurt F. Bessel Jr. Memorial Scholarship at Mexico Academy and Central School in Mexico New York.