Charles E. Fessler, 92, of Palmer Township, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born September 26, 1921 in Easton, he was a son of the late Elmer S. and Edith C. (Switzgable) Fessler. He and his wife, the former Lillian McGugan were married 68 years. He was Executive Vice President at Mack Printing Co. and retired in 1981 after 42 years. He graduated from Easton High School in 1939 and was a Staff Sergeant with the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII in the South Pacific. Charles was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where he was an Elder and sang in the choir. He was a life member of the Marine Corps League, a past president of the Easton Exchange Club, a past commodore and president of the Lake Wallenpaupack Yacht Club, a member of the Industrial Management Club, the Pomfret Club, Northampton Country Club, and Harker’s Hollow Golf Club, and a charter member of the Lehigh Valley Postal Customer Council who honored him in 1981 for “Faithful and Outstanding Service”.
He served on committees of the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce and the American Red Cross. He was also an avid fisherman and boater and enjoyed tying flies and building custom fishing rods.
Survivors: His wife, Lillian; two sons, David C. Fessler and his wife, Anne of Nazareth and Steven E. Fessler and his wife, Suzanne of Bethlehem; two grandsons, Jared and Noah Fessler; two granddaughters, Adrienne Fessler and Dana Cornwell and her husband, Steve; and a great granddaughter, Everly Cornwell. His sister, Catherine died earlier.
Services: 10:00 am Tuesday, August 12th in First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton. Call from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, August 11th in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment with Military Honors will be held in the Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, c/o Development Department, 850 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18103 or Priority One Foundation, 2200 W. Hamilton St., Suite 204, Allentown, PA 18104. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Debi and Steve Moyer
August 5, 2014 at 10:43 am
You are all in our thoughts nad prayers during this difficult time. Wish we could be there with you.
Chuck and Donna Bradbury
August 5, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Condolences go out to Lillian and family. He was a vibrant part of First Presbyterian Church in Easton. We first met Charlie when we joined the choir in 2002. He had a great tenor voice until he no longer could sing. He loved talking to Doug Ditmars about fly fishing we remember. Lillian and Charlie dedicated the time and resources for the flags and stands at the front of the church sanctuary and made sure they were hung properly. We will remember his smiling face. God Be With You Charlie.
Gaby and Eric Dee
August 6, 2014 at 10:19 pm
Dear Anne
Eric and I send you and your husband lots of hugs
we are thinking of you
Michael A. Tirrell
August 11, 2014 at 4:30 pm
My condolences to the entire Fessler Family. Charlie taught me so much about respect, not only respect for other individuals but respect for their position on matters of concern and their opinion. He will remain in my heart forever. God has taken an outstanding individual, well respected and loved by family, friends and co-workers. God Bless.