George D. Hessel

George D. Hessel, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

He was born January 26, 1928, in Van Wert County, the son of Ira and Margaret (Mohler) Hessel, who both preceded him in death. He married Betty (McClure) Hessel, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include three children, Jerry David (Linda L.) Hessel of Paulding, Ronald (Joyce) Hessel of Scott and Karen Sue Hessel of Bluffton; four grandchildren, David John Hessel, Rebecca L. (Mike) Deel, Michael James Hessel and Thomas Joseph (Renae) Hessel; and three great-grandchildren, Leila Arianna Deel, Avianna Jordyn Deel and Luke Thomas Hessel.

A half-sister, Pauline Morris, and a granddaughter, Tara Nichole Profit, also preceded him in death.

Mr. Hessel was a lifetime farmer and former owner-operator of Hessel Tillage Tools. He was a Rawleigh salesman for 35 years. He was a loyal member of North Union United Methodist Church in rural Van Wert County.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Greg Wack officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Hearth & Home Activities Fund, North Union United Methodist Church or a charity of donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.