Obituary of Eugene F. Fessler

Eugene F. Fessler, age 87 of Manfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Broad Acres. He was born October 13, 1936, in Blossburg, a son of Harry and Mary (Kelly) Fessler. Eugene was an Army Veteran during Vietnam and worked for many years as the Director of Media Services at Mansfield University. He was married to Virginia C. Fessler, who preceded him in death in 2018. Eugene was also a member of the Holy Child Parish as well as the VFW, American Legion and Arnot Sportsman's Club. Eugene is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Mike) Antes of Oxford, PA; his 3 sons; Mike (Kate) Fessler of Little River, SC, Chris (Kim) Fessler of Harleysville, PA and Scott (Lori) Fessler of Covington, PA; daughter-in-law, Carla Fessler of Fredericksburg, VA; 7 grandchildren, Brittany King, Vicki Madison, Chad Fessler, Ashley Antes, Kyle Antes, Kelsey Fessler and Kassidy Fessler; 6 great-grandchildren, Landon Fessler, Avery Hall, Oakley Madison, Jackson Hall, Bristol Madison and Lily King; a sister-in-law, Patti Kendrick of Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a sister, JoAnn Wemesfelder. Friends and Family are invited to call on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 5-7PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 10AM at Holy Child Catholic Church, 242 S. Main St, Mansfield with Rev. Bryan Wright as celebrant. Burial and Military Honors to follow at St. Andrews Cemetery in Blossburg, PA. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com