David E. Ressel

David E. Ressel, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in Ocean Springs. Mr. Ressel was born on May 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO. He attended the University of Central Florida, The University of Texas at Austin, and The University of Southern Mississippi. He was an Electronics Instructor at Keesler Air Force Base since January 1974 where he was in the U.S. Air Force reserve for 20 years. He enjoyed watching TV in his spare time. Mr. Ressel was preceded in death by his parents Delvin Ressel and Beatrice Chesnutt. Survivors include his wife of over 18 years, Merilyn Ressel; children, Michael, Christina, and Stephanie Ressel; and brother, Delvin E. Ressel. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberviile. Interment will follow at D’Iberville Memorial Park.