It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edward Gessner Jr. of Endeavor, Wisconsin, born in Portage, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 66, on May 14, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his father Edward Gessner, Sr.; his father-in-law William McTier; his grandson Bryce Judd; and his siblings-in-law, Bob Page and Pat Gessner.

He is survived by : his mother Lura Gessner; his daughters, Erin Judd (Benjamin), Melissa Schanke (Michael II) and Anna Gessner (Kyle McDermitt); his grandchildren, Eli, William, Loretta Schanke, Roman and Olin Judd; his pet Lena; his wife Kathy; his siblings, Tom Gessner (Jeanette), Jon Gessner (Maureen), Jackie Page, Jamie Gessner and Gus Gessner (Dawn); his mother-in-law Mona McTier; and his in-laws, Steve North (Gwen) and Janet Banks (Steve). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 17th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, May 18th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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Fri

May 17

Visitation

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home
430 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901

Sat

May 18

Visitation

St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church

Sat

May 18

Funeral service

St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church

May 15, 2024

Daniel Mandli wrote a sympathy message

“My sincerest sympathies to Ed's family during this period of sorrow. I will never forget the 1976 wrestling season and Ed was the closer on our conference championship team. Ed was always a wonderful person and we are all better for having known him. God blessings to you all! - Dan Mandli”