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Firefighters Convene

To Honor Ted Duesler

Cherry Valley EMS Founder Laid To Rest

Between lines of firefighters from around Otsego County, Ted Duesler is borne into the First Presbyterian Church in Cherry Valley for a celebration of his lilfe. (John Bower for www.AllOTSEGO.com)
Between lines of firefighters from around Otsego County, Ted Duesler is borne into the First Presbyterian Church in Cherry Valley for a celebration of his lilfe. (John Bower for www.AllOTSEGO.com)
Ted Duesler
Ted Duesler

CHERRY VALLEY – Cherry Valley was brought to a standstill on Sunday afternoon to honor Theodore "Ted" Duesler, a leader of Otsego County’s firefighter community.

A three-alarm siren sounded “Last Call” to herald the procession from the Cherry Valley firehouse to the First Presbyterian Church, where a celebration of life service and Fireman's service where held.

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