William Ertman "Bill" Kessler

I remember him well! loved his singing, playing the piano, and loving the water, the boats and talking about family and friends. I still miss his laughter and kind words of wisdom. Love & Miss you Bill

I miss my Dad every day. His love of life and family will be our greatest gift. One of his last things my Dad said to me "live an exceptional life". While I have fumbled through his request of me, he whispers this to me on the daily. I miss you Dad. I imagine you listening to the beautiful music that God waited to share with you. Until we meet again. Paula

I had gotten to know Bill, through the company I had worked for. Taking care of him and taking him places... to the store, out to eat, church, to see family and or friends. In the time I spent with Bill I was previliged to have gotten to know the family, quite well. We had so so much fun together, I was a friend, then a caregiver. He always had respect for me as I had for him. He had taken me places I'd never heard of before, like the vegetable stand I never knew existed. He helped me cook...

I am so proud to have been and is continuing to be part of this ever loving and devoted family of Bill Kessler, I had gotten to know him thru home care services. We had gotten along so well, I would watch sports, do seduku games, play cards, dance and sing and of course talk and evjoy visits with his girls and their families. And attended several birthday parties in which I learned the Irish birthday. Which was a great joy being involved with all of them. Especially Bill. We would go for...

I was fortunate to know Bill for 18 years. He was a outstanding Christian, friend, tennis partner, co-worker and father and husband of wonderful children. I am a month older than Bill was. John Birkle

It was an honor to have Bill as a friends, co-worker and tennis partner. He was an outstanding Christian. Losing Bill at CMS was a major setback leading to circumstances which for practical purposes bankrupts CMS.

I was saddened to learn about Mr. Kessler's passing. Several years back I was able to visit Bill at the Lake and share with him stories my late brother F.P. told me about growing up with his daughter Lyta and getting to know her family. F.P. always marveled how well Bill could tell a tale, lend an ear and genuinely make him feel part of the family. Bill will be missed.

I have really been heart broke since the passing of your father, grandfather, brother, and friend. I really and truly loved him as a fatherly figure and dear dear friend. I know he's in heaven dancing with your Mom Maryann or playing the piano for her.
My sincere condolences to you all.
Love you all Dottie
Hope to see you all at the visitation on Friday.