Dean Phillip Gessner age 66 passed away early Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Cornerstone Hospice House in Tavares, Florida. Mr. Gessner was born in Wisconsin and moved to the Yalaha, Florida area in 1978 from Forest City, Florida. He was the owner of Greenway Ceramic Crafts in Yalaha. He also helped establish the Yalaha Volunteer Fire Department and served as its Fire Chief for many years. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as a “Jack of all Trades” who could build or fix just about anything. He was never known to put on airs or as a flashy person… with the exception of his custom cars. He had a passion for car restoration and a love for Studebaker automobiles. His meticulous nature made his cars masterpieces!
He was also passionate about his family and he is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Jean. Sons – Scott Phillip Gessner. Sr. of Yalaha, and Douglas Erwin Gessner of Suwannee, Georgia; Brother – Wayne (Dora) Gessner of Lady Lake, FL; and 5 Grandchildren that he adored – Kayli Michelle Gessner; Jaymi Ashlyn-Marie Gessner; Scott Phillip Gessner, Jr.; Declan Xavier Gessner, and Tristan Phoenix Gessner.
