Mildred Jean Gesell, age 89, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday, September 1, 2023 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, Indiana.

Born August 25, 1934 in Franklin County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Adeline (Smith) Strohmier.  On November 25, 1951 she was united in marriage to Merlin C. Gesell and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2014.

Mildred was retired having taught for many years at Miami University in Oxford.  She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville.

Survivors include a son, Michael (Candy) Gesell of Brookville, Indiana; a grandson, Brent M. Gesell, a great-grandson, Dominic Gesell, one sister, Myrna Strohmier of Oxford, Ohio, and a brother, Alan (Mary) Strohmier of Brookville, Indiana.

In addition to her parents and husband, Merlin, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lloyd Evelyn Smith & Jane Lee Miller; and a brother, Dale Strohmier.

In keeping her wishes there will be no public services.  Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Margaret Mary.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Gesell family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.