Don Frederick Gresser

1912 - 2005  (93 years)

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  Obituary- Gresser, Don Don F. Gresser Don F. Gresser of Topeka passed away Tuesday, May 31, at age 93 at Brewster Health Center in Topeka. Don was born in Rossville, on Jan. 14, 1912, the son of Clarence E. and Leonore Miller Gresser. He attended school in Rossville and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1934 passing his examination to become a certified public accountant. He worked for Peet Marwick Mitchell in Kansas City, then moved to Topeka in 1946 to establish his own firm, Garrison and Gresser, CPA Associates. They developed the system of flour accounting to serve the special needs of Kansas farmers. Don is fondly remembered by many Topeka residents for his integrity and kindness with their financial needs. He met Florence Keller as a fellow high school band member from the neighboring town of Delia. They courted during college years, married in 1936 and were blessed with a long and happy marriage of 69 years. The family cherishes memories of Thanksgiving, Christmas and annual summer lake vacations. Don is survived by his wife, Florence; daughters, Marilyn Baisel of Ft. Collins, Colo., Barbara Williams (husband Clark) of Farmington Hills, Mich., Andrea Atkinson (husband John) of St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Gresser of Rossville. Don was a faithful steward of the community, serving as president of the KAICPA in 1961. He was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church having served on the Finance and Building committees. He volunteered as treasurer of the Shawnee County Girl Scouts for many years and also served with the Topeka Optimists and the Ostomy Society. Services were held Sunday morning at the Brewster Medical facility at 1001 S.W. 29th St. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Topeka or the Alzheimers Association in care of Penwell Gabel Funeral Home at 1321 S.W. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS, 66604.

  
  

• Name	Don Frederick Gresser
  Born	14 Jan 1912	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 May 2005	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I3653	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	Clarence Ernest Gresser,   b. 11 Mar 1883, Atkinson, Henry County, Illinois ,   d. 24 Jul 1963, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Leonore Elizabeth Miller Gresser,   b. 25 Sep 1883, Waverly, Morgan County, Illinois ,   d. 5 Jun 1972, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 88 years)
  Married	28 Oct 1907	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Anniversary- Gresser, Clarence and Leonore To Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Gresser Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Gresser will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on October 28. They were married in Topeka where Mr. Gresser worked in a bank, and moved to Rossville in 1909. They will be honored at an Open House Sunday afternoon, October 27, from 2 to 5 pm at the Joe Gresser home in Rossville. Their sons and families, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gresser of Topeka and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gresser, will host the friends who will call to extend congratulations. No formal invitations have been sent but everyone is invited.
  Family ID	F2738	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Florence Faye Keller Gresser
  Married	2 Aug 1936	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Children	1. Marilyn Gresser Baisel   2. Barbara Gresser Williams   3. Andrea Gresser Atkinson
  Documents		Marriage- Keller, Florence-Gresser, Don KELLER—GRESSER A charming summer wedding took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock when Miss Florence Faye Keller and Mr. Don Frederick Gresser, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gresser of Rossville, were married at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Keller in Delia. Dr. H. L. Nelson, pastor of the Delia Presbyterian church, read the marriage service in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. Preceding the ceremony Miss Irene Bond played a violin solo and Miss Besse Parker sang “At Dawning,” and “I Love You Truly.” Miss Lucille Griswold played the wedding March. The bride was lovely in her wedding dress of white net over silk crepe. She carried a bouquet of pink gladoli and rosebuds. Her sister, Miss Evelyn Keller, maid of honor, wore a frock of pale yellow lace with a corsage bouquet of tiny asters. Geneva Keller, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. Her dress was blue. Mr. Gresser was attended by his brother, Mr. Joseph Gresser, as best man. The bride attended junior college at Parsons and Kansas State, Manhattan. For the past two years she has been teaching in the Rossville grade school. Mr. Greaser is a graduate of Kansas university where he belonged to Beta Gamma Sigma, honorary fraternity. He is employed at the state internal tax department. He and his bride will be at home in Topeka.
  Last Modified	28 Sep 2017 12:23:47
  Family ID	F3596	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart