Myrtle Ann Hessler, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 21, 2021.  She was born on Aug. 17, 1926, to Magnus & Annie Krause Mertz Sr., in Hallettsville.  She married Henry S. Hessler on Nov. 12, 1949, in Hallettsville.  She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Myrtle is survived by:  daughter Gail Finley; sister Dolores Hutchings; 2 grandchildren, Lori Elsey & Shani Cress; and 4 great grandchildren, Eliana Cress, Asher Cress, Axel Cress and Emma Wood.

Myrtle was preceded in death by:  husband Henry; parents; and 3 brothers, Magnus Jr., Roger and Harvey Mertz.

Funeral Service: 2 pm, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville; with Visitation starting at 1 pm at church. Officiant: Pastor Jared Stillion. Memorials: donor's choice. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Church.