Christian Resler

MORRIS—Christian Resler, 93, of Morris, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Park Pointe in Morris.
Born July 30, 1924 in Lampman, Saskatchewan, Canada, Christian was a son of Emmanuel and Marian (Berger) Resler. He was raised and educated in Canada, and on Dec. 28, 1957, Christian married Joan Planeta in Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City.
He retired from Federal Paperboard and after retirement went to work as a security guard at Alumax, and later gained employment with First Midwest Bank as a custodian.
Christian was a dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris, where he enjoyed tending to the prayer garden and served as an usher. He was also installed into the Knights of Columbus on Feb. 1, 1977 and graduated to a fourth degree in the Dupontaris Council #845. A great neighbor who was always willing to help anyone in need, Christian was a true handyman, who enjoyed woodworking, painting and working in his yard.
Survivors include his children: Mary (James) Baudino, of Verona, IL; Christine (James) Schorn, of Oak Forest, IL; Joe (Lori) Resler, of Morris; Peter (Sarah) Resler, of Concord, CA and James Resler, of Chicago; grandchildren: Carrie (Brent) Sulzberger, Nicholas (Kelly) Baudino, Erica (Matt) Kuhn, Joseph (Beth) Resler, Rachel Resler, Christian Resler and Benno Resler; great grandchildren: Tyler, Zack, Jada, Ava and Liam; one sister, Adeline Wingert, of Regina, SK Canada and numerous nieces and nephews.
Christian was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joan; grandson, Bradley Baudino and brothers and sisters: Ben Resler, Leonard Resler, Emmanuel Resler, Frank Resler, Peter Resler, Elenora Kallis, Barbara Manil, Madeline Schnell, Kay Heinz, Pearl Marcotte and Rosemary Deren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 23, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 600 E. Jackson St. in Morris. Reverend Ed Howe, CR presided.
Burial was in Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Morris, where Christian was laid to rest with his late wife, Joan.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Christian’s memory to Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 505 E. North St., Morris, IL 60450.
Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Christian’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com.
Funeral services and arrangements were made under the direction of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris.