Lance Frederick Cressel, 87, went to be with his Savior on August 19, 2024, in Carlsbad, NM.
Born on September 21, 1936 in Duluth, MN, the son of George and Pearl Cressel, he graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1954.
In 1955, he married the love of his life Sandra in Anchorage, Alaska. Lance served in the USAF for 20 years, retiring as a Senior Master Seargent in 1974.
After retiring from the USAF, he moved his family to Fort Worth, TX and built a successful State Farm Agency and retired in 1999.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. After retirement, he liked traveling to his hometown of Park Rapids, MN, playing golf and cards with his buddies and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra of 54 years, daughter Margaret Burke, parents George & Pearl Cressel, sister Kathleen Cressel, brother George Cressel, and grandson Shane Brewer.
Survivors include: daughter Lorie Brewer (Terry), daughter Cynthia Broadwell (Caven), son Terry Cressel, daughter Christina Joy (Richard); grandchildren, Janna Gonzalez, Nicole Hampton, Amy Williams (Cumi), Bryant Tucker (Janna), Steven Brewer (Sheena), Kyle Broadwell (McKenna), Richard Joy (Patti), and Weldon Cressel; and many great grandchildren.
Visitation: 3-5pm Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11am Monday, Aug 26, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Fort Worth, TX. Interment: 1:30pm Monday at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, TX.
