Obituary for Harriet A. Hessler

She was born May 22,1943, on the Hermanson Farm in Welch Coulee, Blair, Wis., the fourth of five children, born to Helmer and Gladys Hermanson. Harriet was united in marriage to Larry Hessler on September 21, 1963.

Survivors include her husband, Larry; sons, Duane (Theresa), Rodd, and Lamond (Sarah); grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, Anna, and Daniel (Hannah); one great-grandson, Oliver; sister, Jeanne Hermanson; and sister-in-law, Norma Hermanson.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Orland; and sisters, Alta Thorson (Thor) and Lilla Solberg.

The family wishes to thank the West Salem First Responders and the staff of Mayo Clinic and Gundersen Health System, both in La Crosse, for all of their help and care the past two weeks.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 359 N. Leonard St., in West Salem. Pastor Jonathan Schmidt and Pastor Jean Schmidt will officiate. Burial will follow in Neshonoc Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until the time of service, Friday, at the church. Memorials may be directed to a charity/organization of the donor’s choice.

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