Final Salute

Eugene S. Ressler, age 93, of Valley View, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on Monday, June 20, 1927, in Hegins, a son of the late Ralph R Ressler and the late Dorthea (Yoder) Ressler.

He was a 1947 graduate of the former Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, Philadelphia.

Gene served in the US Navy Seabees during World War II.

He was a construction supervisors for Fred Alexander Construction, Atlas, and then retired form Keener Construction.

He was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Valley View.

Gene loved fly fishing, wood carving, furniture making, and spending time with his family

He is survived by his wife Phyllis C (Kessler) Ressler, to whom he was married for 73 years.

He is also survived by a son, James R Ressler and his wife Diane of Valley View; two daughters, Bonnie A Bowman and her husband Steven of Valley View and Robin A Wiest and her husband Dr. David of Doylestown; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Following Gene’s wishes, there will be no services.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hegins Area Ambulance Association, 352 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.