Died peacefully at Home in Fresno, CA. Born in KY and moved to CA in 1964. Lived in Gilroy for 30 years where he loved to spend time with his family camping, fishing, and boating. Moved to Fresno after retiring.
He is survived by wife Louise Messer; children Danny and Joetta Messer of Ohio, Beverly and Davis Marksbury of Kentucky, Brenda and Henry Maquinalez of Gilroy, Bridgett Messer of Kentucky, Darryl Messer of Ohio, Christy Ciacco of Fresno, Robert and Patricia Gallardo of Visalia, Kathy Foster of Fresno, Louie and Sonia Messer of Gilroy, and Sandy and James Wren of Clovis. Preceded in death by his son Ronnie “Larry” Messer. Also survived by 23 grandkids; 15 ½ great- grandchildren; brother of Leon and Ruth Messer of Buena Park, Ralph and Helen Messer of Florida, and Harvey and Judy Messer of Ohio; brother in law to Ray and Ardell Abeyta of Victorville and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will begin Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 P.M. followed by a 2:00 P.M. funeral service both at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
