Jacob E. Gessner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jacob E. Gessner of Machesney Park, Illinois, born in Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on June 8, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jacob E. Gessner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Olga Gessner (Wallschlaeger) and A. Paul Gessner; his son Michael Gessner; his brothers, John Gessner, Ronald Gessner and Paul Gessner; and his stepson Robert Clarke.

He is survived by: his wife Pauline; his son Scott Gessner (Monica); his stepchildren, David Clarke (Jill) and Amouree Wilcox (Charles); and his grandchildren, Jason Gessner (Tracey), Michelle Reece (Dan), Melissa Leon (Raul), Nichole Clarke, Timothy Clarke, Amanda Morrow (Adam), Erin Mick (Jason) and Aaron Forbes. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.