Anna Mae Gessner (nee Dupre), age 72, of Forest Lake,
Devoted wife and mother of seven, died peacefully June 26, 2007 surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Philip & Bess Dupre; brothers, Donald, Russell, and Wayne. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard; children, Carla Halverson, Daniel (Barbara) Gessner, Nadine Gessner, Diane Petersen, Nancy (Dean) Rempala, Tom (Mary) Gessner, Amy (Rob) Johnston; 12 grandchildren; one great grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Monday, July 2, 2007 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 4-7 PM, Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and from 9-10 AM, Monday at the funeral home.