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1933 John 2006

John Gessell

May 4, 1933 — August 13, 2006

John James "Jim" Gessell

age 73

died, in his home Sunday, August 13, 2006

After being diagnosed only seven weeks ago, cancer took him with the same passion and determination in which he lived his life. Jim retired after 33 years of service with US West, was a proud veteran of the USMC, the former mayor of Forest Lake, past Post Comander of the Forest Lake VFW, and active member of the community.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Cornelia. Jim will be forever loved and missed by his daugthers, Jennifer (Bob) Taylor, Cindy (Jim) Pearson; grandchildren, Katherine, Alex, Lauren, Harrison, Thomas; siblings, Loren "Dewey" (Janice), Richard, Nancy (Walter) Jonas; many, many friends.

"Jim", like so many others who have selflessly served our country for our freedom, leaves behind a grateful nation. We invite you to share a personal sentiment about "Jim" in the permanent community memorial scrapbooks. Please visit the Help Honor a Veteran article on the News and Events page of our website for more details.

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