Herman J. Gessner

Herman (Herb) J. Gessner, 86, died January 19, 2016, at his home on Puget Island. Herb was born April 2, 1929 in Detroit, Mich., the son of Herman J. Gessner Sr., and Marie Christine Gifford.

He worked his way to engineer in the aerospace industry, retiring in 1985.

He was married to Margaret Alice Stickle for 50 years. She preceded him in death in 1999.

Herb moved to Cathlamet in 2004 to be closer to his children, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters Gerry L. Brennan and Christie L. Davis (Ray) and son Timothy C. Gessner (Doreen).

A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be sent to St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet, WA 98612.