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Willard Kressley Obituary
Willard and Barbara enjoyed traveling by RV to NASCAR events, especially the Daytona 500 nearly every year, and was an avid collector of antique and classic cars. He enjoyed playing the PA Dutch card game Haas and Pfeffer and loved cheering on his grandson Brett on the stock car racing circuit and granddaughter Morgan in horse show competitions. Willard loved the family dogs, Diesel and Jetta.
The family would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU for the extraordinary care provided by Seniors Helping Seniors - especially care givers Becky and Ray.
Survivors: Wife, Barbara, sons, Brian W. Kressley (Beverly) of Orefield, Carson L. Kressley of New York City, daughter, Diana L. Kressley-Billig (Dwight) of New Tripoli, sister, Clarabelle I. Dengler of Orefield, grandchildren, Brett and Morgan.
Services: Visitations will take place on Sunday, July 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. A Private Graveside Service will take place at Ziegels Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com. Please note that the new state guidelines will be followed limiting the number of people allowed inside the building at the same time. Face masks will be required, and social distancing will occur.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of the Lehigh Valley, c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willard Kressley
Sponsored by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc - Fogelsville.
David keretz
July 17, 2021
I miss you my dear friend. I think of you often and all the time we spent together. Rest in peace.
The Leiser Family
July 28, 2020
Carson - We are so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending prayers of comfort and peace.
Tony and Terry
July 28, 2020
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Willard was a good man and although we only saw him at the diner, he was always cheerful and gracious. We are very sorry for your loss.
GE0RGE & BETTY KREITZ
July 28, 2020
SORRY , FORGOT TO SIGH MY LAST NAME OUR GUEST BOOK
Ronaldd Feussner
July 27, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Mr. Kressley when ever we spoke about cars truck and pa dutch delicacies. what a great person very polite extremely knowledgeable about the auto business. always loved to see Mr and Mrs Kressley when we did business they were always a pleasure to be with and enjoy. Willard and my dad Roy Feussner always shared stories about times when they were young and growing up. Mr Kressley always worked hard and had a heart of gold. I and my family will miss him and hope Mrs Kressley and the rest of the family well. Mr Kressley will be greatly missed. God Bless take care. Ron Feussner, Feussner Ford Inc.
David Lakatosh and wife Dorothy
July 27, 2020
To the Kressley Family,
Willard and I were friends, schoolmates, and co-workers as I worked for the Kressley family for many of my young years. Willard was best man in our wedding, and he will be sadly missed by many.
David Lakatosh and wife Dorothy
July 27, 2020
To the Kressley Family,
Willard and I were great friends, schoolmates, and co-workers as I worked for the Kressleys for many of my young years. He was best man in our wedding, and he will be sadly missed by many.
George and Barbara Rauch
July 27, 2020
To the Kressley family,. Our deepest sympathy on Willard's passing. May God's peace and your happy memories sustain you in this difficult time.
Janet Bender
July 26, 2020
Dear Barbara and All of Kressley family so very sorry to hear of Willard's passing. Prayers for all of you in this time of sorrow.
Janice E Smith
July 26, 2020
Dear Barbara and All of Kressley family so very sorry to hear of Willard's passing. Prayers for all of you in this time of sorrow.
Frank DeChristopher
July 26, 2020
Our love and prayers go out to your family from the DeChristopher family.
Marlene and Tim Baer
July 26, 2020
Our Deepest sympathy to all of the Kressley family. May God Bless you all.
David Nehf
July 26, 2020
To the Kressley family,
My sincere sympathy on Willard's passing. My father, Russel Nehf, was Barbara's cousin. I still remember the family picnics at Aunt Pauline's farm.
David Nehf
Linda and Paul Henninger and family
July 26, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ida Labiak
July 26, 2020
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for you and the family on the loss of your dear Dad. He is in God’s care now. Thinking of you with love, Paul and Ida
The Boreman Family
July 26, 2020
Mrs K and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Willard’s passing. He will always be remembered by us as the patriarch of the business and as such a kind and caring man. We always enjoyed seeing him and especially the two of you together. May God watch over you all during this difficult time and the prayers from each of us that knew him comfort you in your time of need.
Barbara Fries Coughlin & son Brandon L. Kania
July 26, 2020
It is with my deepest regret to live so far from my roots. My Kressley Family, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful and loving soul. I will always cherish the memory of when my dad, the late Charles P. Fries, had taken me to get my first car at the Kressley Car Lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as we, together, heal from this great loss.
nick katsafados T A/S
July 25, 2020
Kressley family. I was disheartened to hear of Willard's passing. My condolences to all. I always found him honest and fair in our business dealings. Honorable men will always be missed. The world could use more men like Willard, a man I respected. RIP my friend
GE0RGE & BETTY
July 25, 2020
TO ALL WILLARD,S FAMILY, FRIENDS, & LOVEONES; OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE AS WE MOERN THE LOSS A REALLY GOOD MAN. GOD BLESS & BE WITH ALL & HELP US HEAL. FAREWELL WILLARD , REST IN PEACE
David and Gayle Keretz
July 25, 2020
Dear Barbara and family.Prayers going up for you all.We will miss Willard and all the good times we spent together.God bless his soul !!
Elizabeth Schiebel Ramadass
July 25, 2020
Sending prayers for comfort for Barbara and the family. May you be sustained by memories of good times.
AR
July 25, 2020
Brian, Bev and Brett,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Willard. Please know that the Rauch family is here for you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Ashleigh Rauch & Family
July 25, 2020
Brian, Bev and Brett,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Willard. Please know that the Rauch family is here for you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Ashleigh Rauch & Family
Ron and Opal Hari
July 25, 2020
Kresssley Families,
So sorry for your loss.
May words of comfort rest gently upon your heart, and in time may
they become words of healing. With deepest sympathy,
Opal (Hunsicker) and Ron Hari
Member at ZIegels Church
Andrew Svaby
July 25, 2020
My late Dad and I a couple cares from Willard & Ralph in the late early 70's! I was in Genesis in December and did ALOT of reminiscing with the family!
Mort Smedley
July 25, 2020
Thank the Lord our paths crossed as we would have missed such a gentle spirit, whom we will remember until we meet again..
The Mortimer L. Smedley Family
Lisa
July 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss.. will always remember him at starlight. And coming with my grandma (Anna Mae) to help her clean. Was a great man
marlene wertman
July 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family.
Prayers and thoughts at this very difficult times in your life.
Marlene Wertman, Germansville, PA
Don + Deborah Yurconic, Chesterton In.
July 24, 2020
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Clarabelle, I bought the 2nd car of many in my life from Williard and found him to be an honest good man who enjoyed his work and family.
Linda Kober
July 24, 2020
I have many fond memories of Williard sitting at the counter having a cup of coffee and visiting with his many friends. I also remember many Sunday mornings of the family coming into The Starlite for Brunch. He was a big presence in our community - he was always smiling and happy to see everyone. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Tod Bower
July 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss he was a good man that am glad I got to know him for The last 20 years . He always had a smile on his face when I saw him , I will miss him too.
Janice Barber
July 24, 2020
To Barbara and Family--My thoughts and prayers are with you. Willard is now in heaven and will watch over you. Barbara, please take time for yourself and let your family care for you during this difficult time. Maybe in the near future us two Smith girls can get together just to tell stories and laugh. My love to all of you.
Naomi and John Benedek
July 24, 2020
To Barbara and family,
So sorry to hear of Willard's passing. He will be forever in your hearts and watching over you. Your memories and God's comfort will get you through these difficult times. Prayers sent to all of you.
Gina Taglioli
July 24, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Willard's passing. He was a pleasure to have known...each encounter was blessed with fun & laughter.
My sincere condolences to family & friends. He is truly a legend not to be forgotten.
Gina Taglioli (former business associate with The Morning Call & Cars.com)
Dale and Eleanor Lakatosh
July 24, 2020
Willard was a good and kind friend . We will miss his smile and friendly ways.We enjoyed his jokes .Back in the 50s he visited with us in Georgia while he was in the Army.
Lenore Hinger
July 24, 2020
This sad news brings all of you closer in thought and prayer. Offering sincere sympathy to all of you. We were honored to know Willard.
Dr. Al and Lenore Hinger
Jim and Deinse Quier
July 24, 2020
Entire Kressley family , We are so sorry to hear about your loss . The passing of a wonderful man who loved his family and worked hard to care for them . He and I had several dealing's over the years and I found him to be very honest . He will be missed by many for a long time . Please know you are all in our prayers and know that we will all be with him again in GODS Beautiful Kingdom to spend eternity with our LORD . May GOD give you strength to endure the loss of Willard .
July 24, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
Sharon Ponicsan Smith
July 24, 2020
Sincerest Condolances to the Kressley family. I was raised in Germansville and always admired the Kressley
homestead. When it came time to buy our second vehicle, we headed to Willard. He was an honest man and made you feel at home. May he Rest In Peace.......
bryan j newcomer
July 23, 2020
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS DIANA BRIAN AND CARSON HE WAS A HARD WORKING MAN YOU ALL CAN BE PROUD OF
Donna Pfrom
July 23, 2020
Dear Kressley family, I so sorry for the loss of your father & grandfather .He was blessed with a long life. May your memories bring you joy. Arlene Chrisman's granddaughter, Donna
Alice Nunley
July 23, 2020
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know all of you are in my prayers.
Janet
July 23, 2020
You certainly will be missed! GODSPEED
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