DALE M. HESSLER, age 59, of Alto, GA passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. Mr. Hessler was born in Westerville, Ohio on September 23, 1949. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alene Conley Hessler, and 1 brother, Jarrell Scott Hessler. Mr. Hessler was a co-owner and chef at the Cornelia Plaza. Survivors include father, Paul F. Hessler, Mango Florida; daughter, Heidi C. Hessler; sisters, Shirley Blakley, Alto, GA, Paula Belley, Wesley Chapel, Florida; and 1 grandchild, Raiden Veino. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express condolences to the Hessler family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, GA.