Gary O. Tessmer

Gary O. Tessmer, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with his wife and daughters by his side.

He was born December 14, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Marcella Tessmer.  On August 1, 1964 he married Susan “Sue” White at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau.

Gary had several jobs over the years but his two favorites were at Wausau Container and Pick N Save in Weston.  He enjoyed his tractors, working on small engines and time he and Sue spent camping/hosting at DuBay County Park.

He was friend of Bill W for 44 years.  He loved all his dogs, especially Snickers and above all he loved his wife of 57 years, his daughters and all his grandchildren.  He cherished the time that was spent with them.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Tessmer; daughters, Tina Tessmer and Jodi Tessmer; grandchildren, Terek (Holli), Sara and Katie, Gabe and Eli; great-grandchild, Adinca; sisters, Georgia (John) Eichhorn, Gloria Niles, Susan Niles and Cheryl (Chris) Christensen and Sally (Ron) Kleppen.

Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Sue, great-grandchild, Renezzmay Rose and brothers, Eugene, Christopher, Steven and Rodney.

We want to thank the amazing Comfort Care and Hospice staff for their loving and gentle care they provided in our home.

In lieu of flowers any memorials can be sent to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services Fund at 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401, so they can continue to provide the wonderful care to others.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held in Summer of 2022.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com