William Hessler

Mr. William R. " Bill " Hessler, 51, of 788 Sandmill Road, Cheshire, died Tuesday evening at his home. He was born in Great Barrington, MA on February 3, 1953, a son of Barbara (Hammer) Hessler May and the late Charles D. Hessler, and attended schools in Pittsfield, graduating from Taconic High School in 1971. Mr. Hessler was a Vietnam era veteran, serving with the US Army, mainly in Germany, from 1973 until his honorable discharge as a sergeant in 1975. Following his wartime service, Mr. Hessler worked as a plumber most of his life, and last worked at Adams Plumbing & Heating in Adams. He was a member of Frank R. Stiles Post 125 American Legion in North Adams, and was a member of the Adams Turners. An avid golfer, he was a member of Forest park Country Club in Adams. He had also played softball in leagues in Bennington, VT and Adams. He also enjoyed hunting and bowling, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, the former Karen Kolis, whom he married on September 12, 1992; His mother and stepfather - Barbara J. and William H. May of Bennington, VT; His son - Christopher W. Hessler and his wife, Tina, of Bennington, VT; A grandson - Damien C. Hessler of Bennington; 2 Step sons - Justin and Derek Pinsonneault of Savoy, MA; 3 Sisters - Bonnie D. Johnson of Pittsfield, MA; Peggy L. Jenks of Bondville, VT and Joan M. Campbell of Bennington, VT; 2 Brothers - Charles D. Hessler of Pittsfield, MA and Robert A. May of Kannapolis, N.C.; 7 Nieces, 7 nephews, and several grandnieces & grandnephews. The funeral will be held on Friday, October 1, at 11:00 AM in the Auge`-Paciorek-Simmons Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, MA 01220. Rev. Joseph D. Devlin, S.J. of St. Patrick and St. Raphael Parish, Williamstown, will officiate. Burial will follow in Park Lawn Cemetery, Bennington, Vermont. Calling hours are Friday from 10:00 AM until the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Hoosac Valley High School Golf Team, Cheshire, MA or to the C.H. McCann Technical High School Golf Team, North Adams, MA through the funeral home.