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Gail KESSLER Obituary
Gail Ann Kessler, 68, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Gail was born Wednesday, January 6th to the late Louis and Evelyn (Scarbury) Vagedes in Troy, Ohio. She retired as real estate agent and moved to retirement community in Tucson, AZ, where she enjoyed the company of new friends and activities. Gail was an avid supporter of St. Jude's Research Hospital through monthly donations and clothes drives. She was a champion and cheerleader to her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and always encouraged them to believe in themselves.
Gail was preceded in death by her sister Cathy Stough; brothers Steven Vagedes, Ken Vagedes and Fred Vagedes. She is survived by her loving husband Jerome William Kessler, Jr; daughter Kensey (Jason) Love; son, Benjamin (Julie) Kessler; brothers Dan (Karen) Vagedes, Bruce Vagedes; grandchildren Cecilia, Lucas and Jacob; along with many other loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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VB Class of 72
September 1, 2022
Vandalia-Butler High School Class of 1972 extends their sincerest sympathies to Gail´s family. She was a fun and sweet classmate who will be sorely missed.
Greg Kessler
August 31, 2022
I enjoyed her telling the story about me playing ball by myself in the yard and I would come in the house upset. She would say what´s wrong Greg? And I would tell her that I lost the game. Her laughing at me and say how do you lose when you are playing by yourself. Lol
Love you Gail.
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