Gilbert P. Sessler, age 84, at rest on Friday, April 12, 2019. Gil taught for 33 years for the Chicago Public Schools at Linne, Dever, and Volta. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Morrow) for 56 years. Loving father of Paul (Akemi), Sue (Steve) Davidson. Devoted grandfather of Kathryn, Daniel, and Will. In lieu of flowers, donations to As Good as Gold, (golden retriever rescue) https://www.asgoodasgold.org/ or Rainbow Hospice www.rainbowhospice.org would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, April 19, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Interment will be private at Ridgewood Cemetery Mausoleum in Des Plaines.