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Raymond Kessler Obituary
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Raymond (Amos) Kessler, 64, left this life on July 20, 2002.
He was born in Hico, W. Va., served in the U.S. Army, and lived in Canal Fulton most of his adult life. He retired from Reiter Dairy in 1994. Loved by many, respected by all, Amos was a perfectionist in restoring his prize-winning '57 Chevy and his John Deere tractor. A walk ing history book, he loved NASCAR racing and going to air shows. He valued his re sponsibilities and gave his unfailing support to those who needed him.
Amos is survived by his wife, Merrillie, and his beloved dachshund, Otis. Also surviving are his mother, Edith of Canal Fulton; sister, Barbara (Mike) Hodgkinson of Edinburg; brother, Charlie (Jane) of Manchester; mother-in-law, Margaret Hagenbush of Akron; sister-in-law, Lenora (Don) Adams of Moga dore; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and several very special friends.
Memorial services, 3 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2002, at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry Street (Route 93), Canal Fulton, Ohio, with Dr. G. Hazlett officiating. NO FLOWERS. If a memorial is desired, please donate to our local dachshund rescue organi zation: Good Dogs, 909 Admore Dr., Kent, OH 44240, or to the charity of your choice. (Swigart- Easterling, 330-854-2356.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Kessler
Jim & Cheryl Stripe
August 7, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can help, Please call us.
Your Friends at Manchester Salt
Tim and Kathy Mares
July 27, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Amos will be missed.
Ken Carlson
July 26, 2002
Merrillie
Friends will never be forgotten
Ken
Daryl and Nancy Snyder
July 26, 2002
Merrillie,
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. The one thrill I will remember is getting to drive his new Dodge Truck. He was a true down to earth gentleman and will be missed by many.
Bob Heitger
July 26, 2002
You and your family are in our prayers. He will be missed by all.
Bob Heitger
(Reiter Dairy)
Connie Carlton
July 26, 2002
AUNTY M - YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS AND I LOVE YOU.
Clay and Carole Crumrine
July 26, 2002
We are still in shock from the loss of your husband, Ray. You will remain in our prayers through this trying time. May God bless you and your family.
Charlie&Joyce Hall
July 25, 2002
Merrillie: We'll all miss that old John Deere
going up the road with Amos at
the wheel.
Charlie & Joyce Hall
Tom and Phyllis Mayberry
July 25, 2002
Merrillie,
You and all your family are in our prayers.Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss.He will be missed by many.
Lynda Anderson
July 25, 2002
In Heartfelt Sympathy,
Our thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you at this time
Your Friends at Bank One, Manchester
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