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A Tribute to Larry Ressler

12/7/2017 - 12:26:53 PM
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It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our colleague and friend, Larry Ressler. Larry passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 at the age of 48. He was a valued member of our team and business since 1993 and will be greatly missed by his fellow colleagues and the many lives of those he touched.  On behalf of all of us at Esh Computer Center and Eagle Business Software, we send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Ressler family. 

On Wednesday, December 6th Larry and his son, Dawson, were driving when Larry indicated that he did not feel well. They pulled over to the side of the road and by the time medical help arrived at the vehicle, Larry had passed away.  The cause of Larry’s death has not yet been announced. The death was unexpected and comes as a shock to all of us.

Larry will be deeply missed here, leaving behind now the fond memories we have of him.  Many of us consider him not only a colleague but also a close friend. Larry was known for taking time for many of us and our families by listening and sharing in personal difficulties, showing interest in our children, and speaking encouragement, especially into the lives of young people. Larry always had time to connect with people and was highly regarded by his colleagues and friends.

Twenty-five years ago, Larry was hired as the very first employee at Esh Computer Center. He is one of the original designers of EBMS and has made a huge contribution to our business and team.  He was currently serving in the EBMS Customer Support Department as the Senior Accounting Consultant. This is truly a great loss to our company and to our community.

Update on arrangements:

Following is a link to the live stream for the funeral -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvyxNvkJXAU.  We are planning to go live with the link at 10:45 AM.

A viewing will be held Sunday December 10 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. The funeral will be held Monday December 11 at 11am, with a viewing starting at 10am. The viewings and funeral will take place at Weaverland Mennonite Church: 210 Weaverland Valley Rd, East Earl, PA 17519

Regards,

Jake Esh, President
Esh Computer Center
Eagle Business Software


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31 comments
Our thoughts and prayers to the family and co-workers. Larry was always very helpful and extremely knowledgeable, with our limited computer skills, we always found his help to be on a level we could grasp. May God's gentle presence and His sustaining power be with the family!
Andy Miller and all at Ridge View Lumber & Supply
12/8/2017 - 12:33:31 PM
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Ressler & Esh Computer Familes. Larry was always ready & willing to help with any little problem that arose for us. He will be greatly missed.
Keith Miller
12/8/2017 - 5:11:46 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Larry. He was always willing to help, whatever the issue. My prayers are with the family.
Mike Willoughby, Dutchland, Inc.
12/8/2017 - 2:18:25 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at Esh Computer and the Ressler family. Larry was a joy to work with. Always had a big smile at the end of helping us with problems. He was a true professional and friend!!
Jim Lapp/Lapp Lumber Co
12/8/2017 - 4:06:17 PM
I am shocked to hear this news. Larry was a blessing to work with and always had a great joke to share. He had the gift of teaching and explained the basics of accounting like no other.
Pete Beckary
12/11/2017 - 10:16:33 AM
Sorry to here it - Larry has contributed to us here in Missouri, just wrapped up a project w/ him. Our Sympathies to the Family and all.
Tim @ Team @ Good's Millwork
12/8/2017 - 10:59:02 AM
This is extremely sad to hear. I hope his family is doing okay. He was my gym teacher in my freshman year of 1998.
Kashif Vikaas
12/8/2017 - 8:54:44 AM
Working B to B we sometimes forget that it's the people that make a company. Larry was a fine man and he will be missed. God bless his family in this time of great need.
North Country Storage Barns
12/8/2017 - 11:26:42 AM
Our hearts go out to the Ressler family and all of you at Esh! Larry always had an answer for our questions and mistakes. He will be greatly missed! Praying for you all!
Titus Mullet & Hostetler Metal & Truss
12/8/2017 - 2:30:23 PM
We are so sorry to hear of this great loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ressler Family, along with Jake and the entire EBMS Team. May God's presence and grace carry you through this difficult time
Gospel Express
12/8/2017 - 11:12:48 AM
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man. Larry set up our first computer and we knew him as a friend! He was a man of integrity in all he did. He will be greatly missed.
John from Home Improvement Outlet
12/11/2017 - 7:46:36 PM
Our hearts go out to the Ressler family and to Larry's Esh family too. Our prayers are for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Mary Fifer Fennemore and everyone at Fifer Orchards, Inc.
12/7/2017 - 5:06:46 PM
Our deepest sympathies to the Ressler and ESH Computer families. Our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Tina Williams and everyone at Perma-Vault safe co
12/8/2017 - 2:40:11 PM
So many great memories working with Larry. He was a huge help when we started with EBMS & continued to support us by coming in once a month. He will be missed.
Steve Fisher
12/8/2017 - 11:05:44 AM
Larry helped us numerous times since our start with EBMS. So sorry to hear about his passing. Praying for an abundance of grace for his family as well as his EBMS family during this time.
DeWayne W
12/8/2017 - 4:28:39 PM
I have good memories of weekly meetings with Larry over the course of many months in 1999/2000. As we began using EBMS Larry was such a huge help to me in getting things set up properly. I'm sure he will be missed in many ways at EshCom, by his family and all who knew him.
Willy Stoltzfus
12/7/2017 - 4:03:42 PM
Larry was instrumental in helping our company learn and utilize EBMS. Always took the time to explain why an error was occurring and how it could be fixed. His calm demeanor and guiding hand will be truly missed.
Bryant Glick
12/8/2017 - 11:14:30 AM
We are new to EBMS, but still want to express our sorrow of your loss...both the Ressler family & EBMS. Our times are in His hand. It's a reminder to all of us to focus on the important things in life...
Larry Witmer @ Witmer Automation
12/11/2017 - 11:29:51 AM
We are deeply saddened to hear this news. In the nearly 20 years of using EBMS, Larry was always patient and willing to help find an answer to our needs. He will be greatly missed.
Jansen Herr
12/8/2017 - 11:02:11 AM
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. My thoughts are with the Ressler Family and The ESH team. Larry was so extremely helpful whenever I need anything. He was always able to solve any problem we had. We will definitely miss Larry.
Stacey Gagne
12/8/2017 - 11:58:05 AM
Larry was a great help to our company. He would stop by our twice a month to check our books. We're
very sorry for your loss and to his family also.
Elam Lantz
12/8/2017 - 1:15:05 PM
It was sad to hear about Larry's sudden passing. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
Jason Hill, Alpha Building Center
12/8/2017 - 11:53:06 AM
All us at Protrucks wish Larry,s family our deepest sympathy... may God bless you all .
Jeff kowalski
12/8/2017 - 8:12:22 PM
Larry will be greatly missed! I have many good memories of working with Larry to untangle some challenging software or accounting problem. He always came through. Our sincere condolences go to the family.
Carl Swartzentruber & the Green Acres Team
12/8/2017 - 11:10:09 AM
My Deepest sympathies to The Ressler Family. Larry was a wonderful person and instrumental in the Success of KJ Plastics EBMS Accounting Program. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sue Kissinger
12/8/2017 - 11:20:03 AM
This is so sad! What great memories of Larry at Esh. He would always bring a smile... even when we got so frustrated with something not working. So sorry for his family!
Marlene Sejuste
12/7/2017 - 4:50:27 PM
Larry was a great coworker! I have worked on and off with him for the last 11 years. Lately I was impressed by his faithfulness in the years that he was here with the company.
I had a meeting with him two days before his passing, and a meeting planned for today (12/12/2017), but he hadn’t confirmed it. God had other plans.
Yesterday at the funeral I was impressed with the family man that he was. I was deeply touched and challenged to be an honorable husband and father myself.

To the Ressler Family. May God be with you and grant you the grace and serenity to accept the things you cannot change!
Marvin Kauffman - Coworker
12/12/2017 - 6:32:43 AM
I’ve worked with Larry off and on, since 1998, back in the DOS days. He was always a tremendous source of undocumented insights (or information I didn’t know where to find in the notebooks). While Larry never said much about his faith, I’m confident that the was “ready to go”, even though the rest of us weren’t ready to see him leave. It will take a while for me to envision EBMS without Larry!
Ken Herr, Sam's Mechanical Service, LLC
12/8/2017 - 11:16:49 AM
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Fox Country Sheds
12/8/2017 - 1:11:33 PM
So sorry to hear this! Such a loss for all of you at Esh Computer Center and his also his family. Larry treated every question we had with patience and care always working quickly to respond and get answers to us. Praying for comfort to all his co-workers and family.
Merle & Bonnie/Mervin Zimmerman Inc/The Bath Barn
12/8/2017 - 11:46:53 AM
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He patiently helped us as we began with EBMS eleven years ago and in the time since then. He listened and then worked through the problem until it was finished. We are praying for his family & co-workers.
Kathy Bergey at Spruce Lake Retreat
12/8/2017 - 12:16:02 PM
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