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JOSEPH PAUL GESLER
December 17, 1918 ~ August 30, 2015
Joseph Paul Gesler, 96, passed away at home in Vancouver, WA on Aug. 30, 2015. He was born Dec.17, 1918 in Maxbass, ND to Mary Ann (Blass) Gesler and John Frank Gesler.
Joe was a merchant seaman during WWII and worked as a welding instructor at the shipyards.
Joe was a strawberry farmer, known as the Strawberry King of Clark County until Vinton Erickson started. Joe called him "the kid". He enjoyed welding, people, and animals.
Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lawauna (Wishon) Gesler; children, Darlene Warner, Nona Evans, Linda Jakoubek, Gayle Baldwin, Joe Gesler Jr.; and stepson, Dan Williams.
He was preceded in death by one great-grandson; his parents; a brother, John; and two step-children.
Graveside services at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Wed., Sept. 9, 3p.m., viewing 1-3p.m. with Lords Prayer only and something funny you remember about Joe.
Joe's family would like to thank CDM Home Care Services and Lynne Johnson, Davonna Alexander, Teresa Easterly and Kat Perdew and their many brothers and sisters of the Sifton congregation of the Jehovah Witness.
Donations may be sent to your favorite church or charity.
Please sign the guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Uncle Joe was always our favorite uncle. He wore a smile on his face and was never angry at anyone. He made our summers picking in the strawberry and raspberry fields some of the best of our childhood, with so much fun and good times. The Christmas Eve parties at his home with all the relatives there and not one, but two Christmas trees and all of us celebrating and dancing and kids playing were the highlights of our Christmas holidays. Thank you Uncle Joe for all the good memories you have given to us. R.I.P
Love, your neices,
Suzie & Judy
September 18, 2015
my dear Lawana, so many good times we had and miss you so much so sorry to hear about Joe, I have thought about you often, now live in Az and hate it. Remeber the time when you bought the motor home and we all went to Reno. Love and Miss you Madie
Madie Baldwin
September 8, 2015
We are truly sorry for your loss, but look forward to the day when our Brother will be resurrected by Jehovah.
Denise Baker
September 6, 2015
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