Kessler, Donald Allen

Donald Kessler, 68
Jan. 3, 1943 — Aug. 6, 2011

Donald Allen Kessler, 68, of 2521 Heath Drive in Niles, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 at his home in Niles of natural causes.

Donald was born Jan. 3, 1943 in South Bend, Ind., to Donald and Helen Kessler. He worked as a draftsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Helen Kessler.

Donald is survived by his son, Tom (Becky) Kessler of Niles; daughter, Wendy (Jeromy) Hansen of Casselberry, Fla.; brother, Keith (Suzie) Kessler of Arizona; and ten grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bailee, Addison, Madison, Taylor, Sierra, Savanna, Daltyn, Kayla, and Hannah.

The funeral service for Donald Allen Kessler will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan, officiated by Pastor Mike Smith, of Hope Community Church in Niles.

He will be buried in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Hoven Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Published online 9:24pm Monday, August 8, 2011