Benny L. Kessler Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Benny L. Kessler in Saint James, Missouri is shared. Benny, born on December 4, 1933 in Cowden, Illinois, passed away on November 10, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leohn Kessler and Violet Kessler (Dunaway); his wives, Beverly June Cramer, Pat Perry and Bettie Pearline Eads; and his brother Bruce Kessler.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tammy Sue Jackson (Larry) of Salem and Joetta Ramos (Joseph) of Dallas, Texas; his stepdaughters, Lesa Lay of Springfield and Sandy Vandiver of Springfield, Missouri.; his sister Sharon Goen (Lee) of Centralia; and his sister-in-law Mary Jo Kessler of Altamont, Illinois.. He is also survived by the many friends and companions.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Jones Funeral Home (200 S Meramec St, St James, MO 65559). A masonic service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at the St. James Cemetery (800 S Jefferson St, St James, MO 65559).
