Jacob Ross Tressler, Jr, 79

Jacob “Ross” Tressler, Jr., 79, of Montpelier passed away at his home on Thursday, March 4, 2024.  He was born on January 7, 1945 in Bryan to Jacob Ross and Lucille (Cook) Tressler, Sr.  Ross graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964.  On December 6, 1964 he married Diane V. Hageman and she survives.

Ross worked as a Pepsi Distributor for 13 years, then worked at L J Wyse Heating and Plumbing in Archbold until his retirement.  He was a former member of the Bryan Eagles.  Ross was active on the Montpelier Basketball team all through high school, scoring 49 points against the Bryan Golden Bears and is in the Montpelier Athletic Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diane; sons Tony (Christine) Tressler of Montpelier, Toby Tressler of Montpelier and Todd Tressler of Bryan; 6 grandchildren Jamie (Colt) Siebenaler, Jordan Tressler, Elisha Tressler, Noah Tressler, Hannah Tressler and Hailey Tressler; siblings Stanley Tressler of California, Christine Smith of Napoleon and Jeff Tressler of Montpelier; and his beloved dog Cody.  Ross was preceded in death by his parents.

A time to receive friends will be on Friday, March 8th from 4-8pm at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Williams County Humane Society.