Submitted by: John C. Monk

Gerald Hesler

Aug. 9, 1941 - April 7, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Gerald "Jerry" Hesler of Lake Cherokee, formerly of South Bend, IN, died April 7, 2010, in his residence after a long illness. Jerry was born August 9, 1941, in South Bend, IN. He was the son of Carl Hesler and Alice Neland. He married Patricia Andrews in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 11, 1964, in South Bend. He attended Notre Dame University and graduated from St. Edward University in Austin, Texas, with a B.S. degree in business. Upon graduation, he was employed with Associates Investments where he spent his entire working career. He resided in Carmel, IN, and South Bend until 2004 when he moved to Lake Cherokee, Henderson, Texas. Jerry was a man of strong faith and was an active member of his church. He enjoyed scouting and fishing and the social aspects of life. As his family and friends can attest, Jerry was a friend to everyone. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Hesler, stepfather, Stanley Miller, and niece, Kathleen Hesler. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Alice Hesler-Miller of Henderson, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Tricia Hesler of Henderson, TX; his son and daughter, Marc and Cara Hesler of Avon Lake, Ohio; nieces, Alyson Hesler Espinoza-Diaz of Norway and Sarah Hesler of Ft. Worth, TX; an aunt, Genevieve Varga of South Bend, IN; cousins, Ned Schmitt, Marguerite Rollins, Josh Odusch, Marie Culliton, Jim Varga, Janet Berry and Joellen Arden. There will be no visitation. Cremation arrangements are through Rader Funeral Home of Longview. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Longview, Texas. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the nursing staff of Care Team Hospice for their help and support. Memorials may be made to Care Team Hospice, 4362 State Highway 259 North Longview, TX 75605; St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 508 Sixth Street, Longview, TX 75601; to the Alzheimer's Association , 3616 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75701; or the Church at Lake Cherokee, PO BOX 1588 Longview, TX 75606. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 11, 2010

Gerald Hesler

Aug. 9, 1941 - April 7, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Gerald "Jerry" Hesler, 68, of Henderson, TX, formerly of South Bend, IN, died April 7, 2010. Jerry was born August 9, 1941, in South Bend. He was the son of Carl Hesler and Alice Neland. He is survived by a son and daughter, Marc and Cara Hesler of Avon Lake, OH; his mother, Alice Hesler Miller; and a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Tricia Hesler, all of Henderson, TX. Jerry's funeral took place at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Longview, TX. A memorial Mass for Jerry will be held at Corpus Christi Church, South Bend, on Tuesday, May 11, at 11 a.m.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 9, 2010