Byron "Tim" Gessner Obituary

Byron “Tim” Julius Gessner, age 71 years, of Beechwood was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan surrounded by his loving family.

Byron was born on August 27, 1953, in Sheboygan to Byron and Rosella Gessner (Dobke). He was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Vande Boom on May 8, 1976, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Beechwood.

Byron graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1971. He went on to attend a year-long Ag-Business program at UW-Madison. Byron worked on the family dairy farm alongside his father. He eventually took over the farm with his wife and children. In 2000, the cows were sold, but he continued farming the land. Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel was his next venture. He retired from Country Visions Cooperative in 2020. Byron and Sharon enjoyed their retirement together, and they took pride in keeping their home and property looking proper. He enjoyed working in his woodshop and being out in the woods. Byron was dedicated to his Lighthouse Christian Church family.

Those Byron leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Sharon; children, Randy (Pam), Danny (Becky), and Wendy (Shayne); grandchildren, Tyler, Cheyenne, Clayton, Sierra, Mackenzee, Austin, Amelia, Alexandria, Sophia, and Autumn; great-grandsons, Reed and Hunter; and brother, Larry (Rose) Gessner; step-mother, Margie Gessner; mother-in-law, Frances Vande Boom; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Georgina (Chuck) Meyer, Francis (Judy) Vande Boom, Peter (Kathy) Vande Boom, and Ann (Lee) Wagner. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Byron was preceded in death by his son, Tracy; brother, Leslie (Cindy) Gessner; father-in-law, George Vande Boom; and brother-in-law, Leon Vande Boom

VISITATION: Byron’s family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Church, 401 S National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

SERVICE: A Celebration of Byron’s Life will take place on Monday, at 3:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Church with Pastor David Ogren officiating.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan for their care and compassion.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Byron’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

Family flowers will be ordered through Haentze Floral Co in Fond du Lac (920) 921-0970.