Frederick Edmond Gesser, MSgt USAF (Ret), 76, of Thorndale, PA passed away, peacefully, on April 30, 2023.
Fred was born in Lakewood, NJ in 1946 to Frederick David and Doris Eileen Gesser.
Fred retired as Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. He served in the Vietnam War from December 1968 to December 1969 as a combat weather observer with Big Red One, also known as the Fighting First.
After retiring from the USAF, he continued working as a respected Meteorologist in the private sector until officially retiring in 2016. Even after retiring, the artistry of his forecasting and his accuracy in predicting the weather continued to be admired by those who knew him. He was often fondly referred to as “The Original Weather Gesser” and “Special Phreddy.”
Fred was a member of the American Philatelic Society and was an avid stamp collector. He also enjoyed spending time fishing and bowling with family and friends.
Fred was the devoted husband of Kathryn S. Gesser (née Sabata); loving father of Sheri Fowler (Jeff), Kathi Traylor (Jim), Lisa Holstine (Mike), Bryan Gesser (Christina), Gregory Sabata (Kayla); proud grandfather of Craig, Tyler (Taylor), Jimmy (Morgan), Allyson, Jacob, Hailey, Chloe, Hannah, Grace, Maci, Nathan, Emma, Van, Ava, Lucas, Brooke; great-grandfather of Jaedon and James; dear brother to Bob Gesser (Wendy), Jim Gesser (Stefany) and Tom Gesser (Marlene).
He is also survived by stepmother Joyce Gesser; first wife Gayle Gesser; and many nieces, nephews and family members, and his furry companions Sherlock, Wallace and Taz. He was predeceased by his parents and step-sister, Linda Wagner.
He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 9, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Thanksgiving Church, 3702 370th Plaza Ave, Bellevue, NE 68123.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 9, 11:00, Thanksgiving Church.
To view a live broadcast of the service, click the link below.
https://boxcast.tv/view/frederick-e-gesser-celebration-of-life-w9buunivsflugi5so9xs
Committal Service: Tuesday, May 9, 12:30, Omaha National Cemetery
Military Honors: Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard
Memorial contributions in Fred’s memory to Lift For a Vet, http://iuec5.org/lift_for_a_vet.aspx would be appreciated.
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Sheri, so sorry for your loss. Praying that the Lord wrap his loving arms around you.
RIP, my brother-in-arms and friend, in the arms of our Lord and may perpetual light shine upon you!
Sorry for the loss of a great guy. He was always a good person to talk to. Kathi, Lisa, Bryan prayers to you all and we send our condolences. He will definitely be missed but never forgotten.
Stationed in Turkey with Fred in 78-79. I started collecting stamps, and bowled hundreds of games with him. as our main entertainmemt, during that short tour. Great guy and even though it’s been 40+ years since then I have great memories of Fred!
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for all of your family. I’m sure that we crossed paths through bowling. Plus, my dad, CMSgt, (Ret),Eugene Weber who passed away last year was a meteorologist also.
Fred was a terrific guy and always spoke very highly of Gene.
May his memory be a blessing
RIP. I remember him from when we were kids and they lived around the corner. He was always smiling and having a great time. As a veteran I thank you for your service.
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