Terry DeWaine Kessler

Terry DeWaine Kessler obituary, Madison, OH

Terry DeWaine Kessler

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Terry Kessler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Terry DeWaine Kessler, age 75 of Madison, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at UH Cleveland Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1949 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Richard M. and Wanda (Smith) Kessler.
He married Janet Kessler in 1988 in Madison Village.
Terry retired from Morton Salt after 41 years. He was a member of the Geneva Masonic Lodge, Amvets post 1971, American Legion Post 112, and VFW post 8548.
He is survived by his children, Tim (Marsha) Kessler, Angie (Brian) Byers, Melissa (Matt) Roberts, Randy Kessler, and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Beedie) Kessler, and his parents, Wanda and Richard.
Friends will be received 11am – 1pm, Saturday, October 25th at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio, and the Funeral Service for Terry will begin at 1pm, celebrated by Pastor Nick Chesnes of North Star Church. Final resting place will be North Madison Cemetery.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com

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25

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison

26 River, Street, OH 44057

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Oct

25

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

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26 River, Street, OH 44057

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