Edward Herman Tessmer, 55 years old, passed away on May 30, 2024. He was a loving father, husband, son, son-in-law and friend. He was a native of Zachary, a graduate of Glen Oaks High School, and a parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a Firefighter, EMT, Fire Instructor/Program Manager, and HR Trainer. He is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Dawn Guillot Tessmer, his son, Adam Rodney Tessmer, his pride and joy, and his mother-in-law, Mary Guillot. He is also survived by his aunt, Penney Edwards, and by the many members of the Guillot family. He is pre-deceased by his son, Evan Paul Tessmer, his parents, Paul and Jeanine Tessmer, and his father-in-law, Rodney Guillot. He loved supporting his son, especially when playing in the CHS and LSU bands, cooking chili for the annual Guillot Christmas Eve party, and celebrating Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Lyonesse, but most of all he loved fishing. He was the ultimate caretaker for all of those he loved and his loved ones pray that he is fishing in that big sea in the sky. Services are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CCA Louisiana Reef Program, P.O. Box 86458, BR, LA, 70809, ccalouisiana.com, 225-952-9200. Please visit rabenhorst.com for online condolences.