IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Rae Alan
Bressler
June 29, 2011
Obituary
Dec. 18, 1960 - June 28, 2011
ELKHART -- Rae Alan Bressler, 50, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1960, in South Bend to the late Dale E. and Eileen Mae (Gropp) Bressler Sr.
Rae is survived by his daughters; Amy Gullotta of Elkhart and Jennifer Yaddow and his granddaughter, Hannah, of Edwardsburg, Mich. Also surviving are brothers Philip J. (Gwen) Bressler of Springfield, La., Dean L. (Barb) Bressler Sr. of Lakeville and Mathew L. Bressler of Plainwell, Mich.; a sister, Diana G. (Brad) Place of Glencoe, Minn., and a sister-in law, Becky Bressler of Edwardsburg. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a loving extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale E. Bressler Jr.
Rae worked at CMI in shipping and receiving for 16 years and was a very active member of New Hope United Methodist. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 until his honorable discharge in 1984.
A service to celebrate Rae's life will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at New Hope United Methodist Church, 28765 C.R. 4, Elkhart. Pastor Jim Mobus will officiate. At the conclusion of the service, military honors will be rendered by the United States Navy Burial Detail. In keeping with Rae's wishes cremation has taken place, with burial at sea at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Elizabeth Alde Food Pantry C/O the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Billings Funeral Home, where condolences may be sent to the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
ELKHART -- Rae Alan Bressler, 50, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1960, in South Bend to the late Dale E. and Eileen Mae (Gropp) Bressler Sr.
Rae is survived by his daughters; Amy Gullotta of Elkhart and Jennifer Yaddow and his granddaughter, Hannah, of Edwardsburg, Mich. Also surviving are brothers Philip J. (Gwen) Bressler of Springfield, La., Dean L. (Barb) Bressler Sr. of Lakeville and Mathew L. Bressler of Plainwell, Mich.; a sister, Diana G. (Brad) Place of Glencoe, Minn., and a sister-in law, Becky Bressler of Edwardsburg. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a loving extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale E. Bressler Jr.
Rae worked at CMI in shipping and receiving for 16 years and was a very active member of New Hope United Methodist. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 until his honorable discharge in 1984.
A service to celebrate Rae's life will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at New Hope United Methodist Church, 28765 C.R. 4, Elkhart. Pastor Jim Mobus will officiate. At the conclusion of the service, military honors will be rendered by the United States Navy Burial Detail. In keeping with Rae's wishes cremation has taken place, with burial at sea at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Elizabeth Alde Food Pantry C/O the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Billings Funeral Home, where condolences may be sent to the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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