Arthur Jacob Gessner

Art is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mavis; their children Joleen and Dusten (Rachelle) and Art’s children: Rick, Kathy (Kelly), Mona, Marsha (Ross) and Ian (Cathy). He is also survived by his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother Harold (Janice); sister Norma and in-laws: Eldon (Denise), Cal (Cheryl), Philip, Eileen (Brian), Lorne (Helen), Audrey (Lyle) and Garnet.

Art was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Irene; his siblings: Alvin, Marie, Roman, Delmar, Marlene and Donnie; in-laws and many life-long friends.

Art was a social butterfly and loved spending time with his family and friends, visiting and playing cards. He enjoyed the time he got to spend with his grandchildren. We would like to acknowledge his many life-long friends as he cherished time spent with them. We would like to thank all those who were able to spend time with dad during the time he spent away from home.

A public come & go visitation was held in the Tubman Funeral Home, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. The funeral service was held in Our Lady of Sorrows R.C. Church, Fort Qu’Appelle on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Francis Hengen officiating. Interment was held at a later date.