Jerry Wayne Kessler

Jerry Wayne Kessler obituary, Ball, LA

Jerry Wayne Kessler

Jerry Kessler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory - Ball on Dec. 11, 2025.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Kessler, age 87 of Pineville, Louisiana entered eternal on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Jerry was born on December 7, 1938, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Jerry was preceded in death by Tammy Todd, Wendell Bruce Dufour, Dorothy Marie Boudreaux and David Jerome Dufour.
Those left to treasure his memory are Chris Martin, Barry Kessler (Karen Kopp), and Treasure Botta (Anthony) all of Nevada; Bobby Denham (Orien) of Woodworth; Marlene Wise (Mike) of Pineville; Joseph Dufour (Mamie) of Pineville; a special caregiver, Kayla Goodman of Pollock; and his fur baby, Brandy.
Jerry was a U.S. Marine and an avid race car driver for over 20 years. He loved everything NASCAR! He later retired from the Nevada School System and then made his home in Pineville, LA. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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