Rebecca Millholland Dessauer

Rebecca Millholland Dessauer

  • August 25, 1925 - January 11, 2012
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
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“It is difficult without you mom. Oddly, I became a mommies boy late in life I remember the hours we spent sitting on the floor going through your...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Dan Dessauer - Noblesville, IN

“Deepest sympathy from your friends at Triton Brewing. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Mike DeWeese - Indianapolis, IN

“To the Dessauer family: I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Charlie (Chuck) Phelps - IN

“Daveand and Dessauer family, Sorry to read of your loss. I did not know your mother, but I know you aand you are a reflectin of your parents. ...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Tom Verplank - Indianapolis, IA

“I love you, Mom. I'll miss you so much. You and Dad are together again. That gives me peace. Love you, Susie ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Susie Young - Fishers, IN

“I had the honor of getting to know Becky through years of styling her hair,and we had developed a great friendship.When I think of Becky I will see...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Barbara Fox - Carmel, IN

“We were very sorry to hear about your Mom. She along with your Dad were great friends to my parents. I am sure they are together again. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Robert Graves - carmel , IN

“What a great lady. Our families share many childhood memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Tom Hayes

“Dear Dessauer Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN


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Rebecca Millholland Dessauer
86, passed away January 11, 2012. She was born August 25, 1925 in Fontana, California, the daughter of Ernest and Laura (Wakeland) Millholland. She graduated from Shortridge H.S. in 1943 and attended Williams Wood College and graduated from Butler University with a degree in child psychology. During WWII she worked summers at her father's machine shop making equipment for the war effort.
She was married to Ralph Dessauer for 49 years, who preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1997.
Rebecca was a past president of the Indianapolis Art League (now Art Center). She became a Master Gardner, loved to travel, and meet new people. Until her health declined, she was very active with Oasis. She always enjoyed watercolor painting and her poetry never failed to be lighthearted and clever. She was the loving mother of 5 children who survive her, sons; Daniel (Kerry) Dessauer of Noblesville, IN, and their children Elizabeth and Benjamin, son; David (Michele) Dessauer of Indianapolis and their children Lydia, Amelia, Eva and Eric, son; Mark (Vicki) Dessauer of Evansville, IN, daughters; Sharon (Steve) Bower of Lawrenceburg, IN and their children Lee (Shannon) and Philip, daughter; Susan (David) Young of Fishers, IN and their children Stephen, Kayleigh and Hannah. She was preceded in death by brothers; Ernest and Thomas Millholland, sister; Dorie Perry and granddaughter Carissa Dessauer. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her gracious kindness and sense of humor. We love you Mom.
Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan - Broad Ripple with calling Monday, January 16, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Entombment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Sincerely,

-Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan