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Bert Graham Hassler

December 6, 1926 — October 19, 2018

Bert Graham Hassler

December 6, 1926 — October 19, 2018

Bert G. Hassler, M.D.

Dr. Bert G. Hassler died October 19, 2018 after a long battle with back and pulmonary problems. He was 91.

He was born in San Francisco to Alice and Bert R. Hassler on Dec. 6 1926. He attended Fremont High School in Oakland.

Upon graduation from high school he wanted to join the military but due to vision issues he joined the Merchant Marines as a radio operator instead. After the Merchant Marines he attended UCLA then USC Medical School. After his internal medicine internship and residency in Houston he worked for the Public Health Dept. for 2 years and spent a year in Fort Worth in private practice.

In 1960 Bert and Olga moved to California. After 2 years at City of Hope in the Pulmonary Department, Bert started his private practice in Arcadia where he continued until his retirement in July 1998.

After retirement Bert became an avid reader of history and economics. He mentored young shooters at the Pasadena Junior Rifle Club and volunteered for the Judicial Watch.

Bert died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Olga C. Hassler, sons Scott and Bret Hassler, Grandchildren Thayne, Brendan, Brooke, Alexa, Melia and niece Linda

Memorial service to be held
November 3, 2018 at 10:30AM

Christ Church
170 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA. 91024

In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to
the charity of your choice or Judicial Watch at Suite 800, 425 Third Street , S. W., Washington , DC 20024 Or the Heritage Foundation at 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002
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