BLOOMINGTON — Jacqueline D. (Gessler) Fann, 74, of Indianapolis, formerly Bloomington, passed away Monday (July 1, 2019).

Jacqueline was born Aug. 3, 1944, in Oak Park, to Alfred C. and Grace (Laskowski) Gessler. Jacqueline graduated from Bloomington High School and was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She married Gary Fann in 1965 and he preceded her in death, along with her son, Jason.

She moved to Indianapolis in 1999 and she graduated from the University of Indianapolis in May 2011 at the age of 67 while pursuing careers in insurance, real estate and most notably teaching at Christel House Academy.

Jacqueline lived a Christian life in which she had strong values in her family and gave of her time, talents and treasure to Chapel Rock Christian Church, where she was an active member. She loved to sing in the choir at church and always had her hand out to help the less fortunate. She loved teaching children. She was an accomplished sewer of any type of material for any occasion or for something around the house.

Jacqueline is survived by her sons, Robert “Bob” and Tony (Patty) Fann; and her grandchildren, Kristen (Garrett) French, Payton and Kourtney Fann.

Calling will be Monday at Flanner Buchanan-Speedway, 2950 N. High School Road, Speedway, IN 46224, from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by the funeral at 7 p.m. EST. A graveside service will be Tuesday at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, at 3 p.m. CST. Memorial contributions may be given to Christel House International, in memory of Jacqueline Fann for Christel House Academy, 10 W. Market St., Suite 1990, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Condolences and a video tribute may be viewed at www.flannerbuchanan.com. Assisting with funeral arrangements in Bloomington is Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home; www.kiblerbradyruestman@gmail.com.