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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.