Craig K. Kessel

Craig K. Kessel obituary, Hot Springs Village, AR

Craig K. Kessel

Craig Kessel Obituary

Visit the CedarVale Funeral Home - Hot Springs Village website to view the full obituary.
Craig K. Kessel, 88, of Hot Springs Village died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Craig was born October 24, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Earl and Martha Kessel. After graduation from Ohio State University, Craig was with RCA, Whirlpool, Red Owl Stores and Kessel Associates before moving from Minneapolis to Hot Springs Village. Craig was involved in many groups, The Chanticleers, Merry Mixers Dance Club, MGA 18-Hole Golf, Garland County Seniors, VFW, and American Legion. He proudly served in the United States Marines during WWII. Craig is survived by his wife of 41 years, Louise, 1 daughter: Carolyn (Ron) Lyschik of Little Falls, MN; 2 sons: K.C. (Kirsten) Kessel of Plymouth, MN; Earl Kessel of New Hope, MN; 4 grandchildren: Nick and Julia Lyschik, Leif and Elliott Kessel, 1 great-grandchild Collin Lyschik. Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com

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