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Kerry Hassler Obituary

Kerry Hassler, 76, of Louisville, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on April 5th, 2023, due to complications with Parkinson's disease. Kerry was born on November 25th, 1946 to Norman and Nelda Hassler in Decatur, Illinois. He grew up in Champaign with his older brother Mike and younger sister Sheila. After Kerry graduated high school, he went on to study at the University of Illinois, earning Bachelor and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering. Kerry worked for 31 years in Colorado as a software developer, system engineer, international project manager, and global technical consultant for AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent Labs, and Avaya Labs. Kerry was extremely proud of his work as the primary software designer and developer of "Expert Agent" technology that revolutionized how call centers operate. Kerry left Avaya Labs in 2007 to work full-time as a global technical consultant for missionaries, churches, and faith-based organizations, focusing on helping them publicize and expand their ministries through Internet-based solutions. Kerry's passion later in life was traveling the world; visiting and making friends in 18 countries. He volunteered extensively, and was a longtime member of Boulder's Pine Street Church and the Foothills Kiwanis Club. Kerry was a wonderful father and grandfather; survived by his daughter Christie Hassler, son and daughter-in-law David and Tessa Hassler, grandsons Zack and Blake, former wife Mary Hassler, brother Mike Hassler, and sister Sheila Scruggs.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Apr. 9, 2023.

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Mark Burns

April 14, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Kerry off and on in the Labs for numerous years, and just want to echo that Kerry always exhibited kindness and friendliness when working with him! My condolences and sympathy to his family and friends.

Pat Shafer

April 14, 2023

I had the privilege of working with Kerry for many years at AT&T, Lucent and Avaya. Kerry was always a pleasure to work with and helped revolutionize an entire industry. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Hector Urroz

April 13, 2023

So sorry to hear about Kerry's passing. I enjoyed working closely with him on several AT&T projects. He had great engineering ability, and I remember him distinctly for his kindness and openness to everyone.

Cassi Bailey

April 13, 2023

Kerry was a wonderful friend and a great fellow Avaya employee. He was generous, kind, caring, and a huge help to me and my family in many ways throughout our friendship. When we were having some home remodeling done, he allowed us to use his place of residence while he was out of town. Daughter Christie was a long-time babysitter for my children for many years - and probably the best babysitter they ever had. Rest in peace, Kerry.

Phil & Carla Farrell

April 11, 2023

Our sympathy and prayers to the family. Kerry was such good and kind person. May he rest in peace.

Richard Davis

April 10, 2023

I worked with Kerry at Bell Labs in Denver on PBX and contact center products. He was a quiet, humble engineer who had great technical abilities and was a joy to work with. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his network of family and friends.

SuJeanne Foster

April 9, 2023

He used to keep M&Ms in his desk for me. So sorry to hear he has passed. He was a good soul.

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