Cowlitz County WA Archives Obituaries.....Kessler, William Harold  April 19, 2006
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Published in The Daily News on 4/21/2006.      www.tdn.com/obits
 	 	
Bill Kessler passed away at Hospice on April 19, 2006, in the company of his 
wife, Bernita, and their five children. 

Bill was born in Newport, Idaho, on November 9, 1922, to Harold and Iva 
Anderson Kessler. His family moved to the Toutle area when Bill was 14, where 
he lived most of his life. 

He married Bernita Tippery on November 15, 1941. Bernita, his wife of 65 years, 
four sons, and a daughter survive him. They were blessed with six children. 
Leon and Mary Kessler, Robert and Laura Kessler, David and Georgia Kessler, 
Gary and Sandy Kessler and Linda and Steve Smith all live in the area. Bill and 
Bernita have 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by their firstborn, William, who died as an infant, a 
grandchild, Shane Smith, and younger brother, Gene Kessler. An older brother, 
Jerry, resides in Frederick, Maryland. 

Bill's youth was filled with mischief, a trait that followed him throughout his 
life. When he wasn't conjuring up a prank, he kept busy honing his skills at 
story and joke telling. An avid fisherman, he was as happy catching bluegill as 
he was steelhead. He was an accomplished singer and guitar player and often 
played music with his family. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the 
Toutle Lake Fighting Ducks and the Seattle Mariners. Bill was never without 
employment and held several diverse jobs, but logging was his favorite. Among 
his other jobs were timber cruiser, surveyor, salesman, and after retirement, 
groundskeeper for the Silver Lake Cemetery. Among his fondest memories and the 
source of many stories were the years he and Bernita spent on Wolf Point 
Lookout during WWII, spotting combat planes and watching for forest fires. 

His life brought love to his family and laughter to many. 

A memorial service will be held at the Castle Rock Christian Church on Monday, 
April 25, at 1 p.m. Following the service, a potluck gathering will be held at 
the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 
2067, Longview, WA 98632. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Hubbard Funeral Home. 

	


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