Obituary of Stephen E. Hassler

Bedford – Stephen E. “Bud” Hassler, 89, of Bedford, died at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at his residence. Born April 5, 1925 in Evansville, he was the son of Steven E. and Stella (Kessen) Hassler. He married Marianna Laine on June 12, 1948 and she preceded him in death on September 8, 2004. He retired in 1982 after thirty-six years of service as a construction supervisor for Indiana Bell. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy and achieving the rank of submariner-cook, second class. He was a member of the Cecil Martin Post #250 American Legion in Mitchell, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mitchell, original founder Shawswick Volunteer Fire Dept. and Spencer Conservation Club and a life member of Indiana Telephone Pioneers. Survivors include six children, Dennis Hassler and wife, Kathy, of Terre Haute, Julie Smith of Bloomington, Don Hassler and wife, Melissa, Chris Hassler and wife, Elnora, Susan Taylor and husband, Michael and Tim Hassler and companion, Jennifer, all of Bedford; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son in infancy, three grandchildren in infancy, one brother, Jerry Hassler and a sister, Ruth Ellis. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 23rd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mitchell with Father Rick Eldred and Deacon Dave Reising officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Cecil Martin Post #250 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 22nd and from 10:30 am until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 23rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary where a rosary service will be conducted at 7:30 pm. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.