Ressler, Elvin James 1 2 3

Birth Name Ressler, Elvin James
Gender male
Age at Death 75 years, 4 months, 1 day

Narrative

https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/elvin-j-ressler/article_c2809e1f-219c-5ebb-bc96-b1952d5441a1.html

Elvin J. Ressler, age 75 of Atglen, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was the husband of Melanie Yoder Ressler with whom he would have celebrated 52 years of marriage with on April 6th. He was born in Myerstown, PA, son of the late Elmer & Anna Mary Lehman Ressler. Elvin pastored for over 40 years, and during that time he also served as bishop and overseer. He was a brick and block mason by trade. He graduated from Kennett High School class of 1962. Elvin enjoyed traveling, fishing, canoeing, NASCAR and being outdoors.

Surviving besides his wife are 2 children: Alan R. husband of Pamela Roemer Ressler of Honey Brook, Genevieve Ressler of Atglen, 3 grandchildren: Caleb & Josiah Ressler and Alexis Long, 5 siblings: Marlin husband of Cathy Neideigh Ressler of Lititz, Grace Gregg of Mineral, VA, Richard husband of Susan Smoker Ressler of Gap, Mark husband of Dana Green Ressler of Conowingo, MD, Ronald husband of Marlene Hoover Ressler of Millersville. He was preceded in death by 2 siblings: David and Mary Jane Ressler.

Due to the current health concerns a private viewing will take place with burial in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Spanish Health Ministries, Inc., 205 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA. 19348.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 2 December 1944 Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America    
Death 3 April 2020 Atglen, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Ressler, Elmer Roy2 March 19255 September 2002
Mother Lehman, Anna Mary16 September 192219 January 2009
         Ressler, Elvin James 2 December 1944 3 April 2020
    Sister     Ressler, Mary Jane 18 May 1946 16 November 1983
    Brother     Ressler, Marlin Glenn 11 August 1948
    Sister     Ressler, Grace Ann 25 June 1950
    Brother     Ressler, David Lee 30 September 1952 2 April 1962
    Brother     Ressler, Richard Ray 28 November 1954
    Brother     Ressler, Mark Edward 2 September 1957
    Brother     Ressler, Ronald Irvin 5 October 1962

Families

Family of Ressler, Elvin James and Yoder, Melanie Joyce

Married Wife Yoder, Melanie Joyce ( * 18 November 1945 + ... )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 6 April 1968      
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Ressler, Alan Ray20 April 1971
Ressler, Genevieve Faye8 October 1973

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