NAPPANEE – Robert E. “Bob” Gessinger, 81, Nappanee, died at 5:54 p.m. March 4, 2015, in Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1933, in Nappanee, to Raymond and Isabelle Nickerson Gessinger. On Nov. 11, 1956, at Nappanee Church of the Brethren, he married Carole Miller, who survives. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served during the Korean War. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Nappanee Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Byrl Shaver officiating. Burial is in South Union Cemetery with military graveside services by Nappanee American Legion. Calling is from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. ***** Memorials to Nappanee Church of the Brethren.
