WILLIAM EUGENE "BILL, SPIDERMAN" KESSLER

KESSLER WILLIAM "BILL" EUGENE "SPIDERMAN"
Age 68, of Lewisburg, PA, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015, after battling Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Bill was born in Lewisburg, PA July 18, 1947. He was the son of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Loss) Kessler. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Mary (Mullen); they were married November 24, 1973, and would have celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary in November. He is further survived by a son, Michael Aaron Smith (Amanda) of Summit Point, West Virginia along with three grandchildren, Zoe, Caleb and Brynn. He had two brothers, Elwood Kessler (Cathy) of Locke, NY and Delbert Kessler (Kathy) of Duncannon. He also had five sisters, Barbara Walders of Medina, NY, Linda Morrison (Frank) of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Gloria Smith (John), Richfield, Brenda Long (Allen) of Mifflinburg and Carol Goss (Terry) of Middleburg. He is further survived by 22 nieces and nephews and 24 great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Chester; a brother-in- law, Tom Walders; and a nephew. He graduated from Selinsgrove High School and joined the US Navy in 1966. He served in an advisory capacity in Vietnam. He graduated from Penn State with a BS degree in Nuclear Engineering. After a lengthy career in engineering Bill started his own business in 2000 and remained a successful entrepreneur as a web designer until his death. He was a member of St. Thomas in the Fields Episcopal Church and served as a Vestry member. He was a Life member of the PSU Alumni, VFW, Pittsburgh Dart Association, Civitans and numerous Chambers of Commerce. Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 27, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Church in the Fields, 4106 St. Thomas Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044 and also held Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at Mifflinburg Church of the Nazerene, 12 Market Street, Mifflinburg, PA 17844. Bill requested that out of respect for him, no jeans or tee shirts should be worn to the memorial services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 or Special Operations Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 89367, Tampa, FL 33689. Arrangements are being handled by the JAMES C. MANEVAL FUNERAL HOME, LTD., "A Life Celebration Home" 500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.