Newport News, Virginia
1926 - 2021
Dr. Charles L. Kessler completed his earthly tenure on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born May 7, 1926, in Zion, Illinois to Mary and Paul Kessler. He was always grateful for his parochial grade school teachers, whose names he remembered, for their gracious and sacrificial spirit during the...
Read MoreA donation was made to the Memorial Methodist Church in Zion in memory of Charles. Many of his friends and students attended there after he moved to Virginia. We cherish our time with him, and his memory.
Genevra Ower
November 12, 2021 | Friend
I'm so sorry for your family's loss; whether anticipated or not, it is a sad loss and time. I graduated from Wesleyan and knew Dr. Kessler in that capacity and he certainly set a fine, positive example for others to follow. My thoughts and prayers with your family.
Jeffery P. Barbour, MLIS
October 12, 2021
I graduated from VWU in 1991. Dr. KESSLER was a great teacher and I have many fond memories. I recently retired after 30 years in the UMC as a pastor. Enjoyed seeing him at Annual Conferences when he could make it. Blessings to all.
Tim Earnhardt
October 11, 2021
Dr. Kessler was always special to me. I was his student in Biblical classes at Va. Wesleyan. The year before I went to Seminary, he taught me Greek which was required by the Seminary. As a Pastor in Newport News, I was able to visit him and Vi at the retirement facility several times. Both he and Vi were very special people. May the Lord, be your comfort and strength. Blessings, Robin
Rev. Dr. Robin E. Wooddell
October 10, 2021
Garrett Seminary is sorry to learn of Dr. Kessler's passing. We are very proud to claim him as an alum and are grateful for his planned gift commitment.
David Heetland
October 07, 2021
