Carl Joseph Kessler Obituary
The world bids farewell to Carl Joseph Kessler of Olney, Illinois, departing on May 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Carl Joseph leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Kessler and Helen Kessler (Kuenstler); his mother-in-law Judy M. Smithenry; his wife Judy Kessler; his son Scott Kessler; his grandchildren, Isaac and Reese Kessler; his siblings, Erma Rauch (Melvin), Elizabeth Coan (Tom), Gertrude Rauch (Clifford), Frieda Kessler, Carolyn Frohning (Robert), Paul Kessler (Mary), Leonard Kessler and Ben Kessler (Martha); and his siblings-in-law, Betty Smithenry and Steve Kessler.
He is survived by: his children, Randy Kessler, Anthony Kessler (Kristi), Carla Hazel (Jerry), Stephanie Ochs (Bob), Michelle Kessler (Randy John Bergbower) and Christina Diel (Craig); his grandchildren, Bryan Hazel (Lindsay), Jason Hazel (Courtney), Joshua Hazel, Christopher Ochs (Danae), Alisha Di Ruzza (Andrea), Curtis Ochs (Kelsey), Kendra Mahan (Keaton), Shelby Wyatt (Zach Harris), Ellis Kessler (Emalee Aguirre), Scott, Elizabeth, Carly, Adam Kessler, Collin, Alex and Alaina Diel; his great grandchildren, Rylan, Gavin, Carson, Daelyn Ochs, Beck, Maggie Di Ruzza, Quinn, Riley Hazel, Chloe, Archer, Lewis Mahan, Bennett Kessler and Ryder Harris; his brother Hugh Kessler (Francis); and his siblings-in-law, Norma Kessler, Mike, Ed (Marilyn), Bob (Stella), Don (Kathy), Paul Smithenry, Jean Weber (Bill) and Carol Kessler. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to VFW Post 4226 or Holy Cross Catholic Youth Ministry.
