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Official Obituary of

Henry L. "Hank" Gessel

March 29, 1933 ~ February 26, 2021 (age 87) 87 Years Old

Henry L. "Hank" Gessel Obituary

Mr. Henry L. “Hank” Gessel, age 87, of Vidalia, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at his daughter’s home after an extended illness. He was born in Maud, Oklahoma, lived in Oklahoma City most of his life, and moved to Vidalia in 2018. He was a guitarist and singer; and founded Hank Lee and the Oklahoma City Wranglers. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Davis Gessel; and two sons, Darrell Gessel and Shaun Gessel.

Survivors include two children, Rebecca Nadekow and husband Bob of Vidalia, and Darren Gessel and wife Lori of Paducah, Kentucky; two sisters, Sonia Gessel and Mary Gessel, one brother, Delmer Gessel, all of Oklahoma City; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will plan a celebration of Mr. Gessel’s life later.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting their website at Alz.org

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