Donald Leroy Kessler's Obituary
Donald L. Kessler passed away May 12, 2008 in Puyallup, Washington. He was born March 14, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois to LeRoy and Cora Edythe Kessler. The family moved to Tacoma in 1918 and he lived in Tacoma and Puyallup until his death. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934.
He worked for the A.T. Stewart Company for 25 years as a purchasing agent, and worked as Division Manager when the company was purchased by United Radio, until his retirement in 1981.
He was Past Master and 66 year member of Evergreen State Masonic Lodge, a 65 year member of Vida Chapter Order of Eastern Star, member of Puyallup Elks Club, charter member of Fruitland Grange, and member of Puyallup First Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his son Lee (Louella) Kessler, daughter Gayle (Don) Shenk, grandsons Lance Kessler and Ken Shenk, a niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Edith Kessler in March, 2006, and by his parents.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church, 412 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to First Presbyterian Church, Puyallup.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Linden Grove Health Care Center for the care of Don over the last six months of his life.
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