Glenn H. Gesell Obituary (1921 - 2008)

Glenn H. Gesell, 86, of Taylorville, IL died at 7:07 pm Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He was born May 31, 1921 in Taylorville, IL the son of George T. and Louise Achenbach Gesell. On December 5, 1945 he married Bernice Bollinger in Taylorville and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2004. Mr. Gesell was a printer at the Breeze Courier retiring on May 31, 1986 after 47 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 95th Infantry Division in the European Theater where he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of Mound Lodge #122 A.F. & A.M., member of Ansar Shrine and Consistory, member and past President of Christian County Shriners, United Methodist Men, V.F.W. Post 4495 and American Legion Post #73. Surviving are his sons: Larry R. Gesell and wife Lois of Minneola, FL and Leonard A. Gesell and wife Debbie of Taylorville. 4 Grandchildren: Jodi Carron of Fisher, IN, Ryan Gesell of Mechanicsburg, PA, Stephanie Shell of Montclair, NJ and LeAnne Gesell of Taylorville. There are 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother Ralph Gesell and one sister Wanda Prasun. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Sward officiating. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery, Stonington. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 29 at the funeral home with Masonic rites at 7:30 pm. Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Walnut, Taylorville, IL, 62568 or Shriners Hospital for Children. 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 32131-3579.