Robert Anthony Kessler, 53, of Lenexa, KS passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

He was born on August 30, 1965 to Lawrence “Larry” R. and Joan Marcella (Holtmeyer) Kessler in Washington, MO. Rob grew up in LaVale, Maryland and returned to Missouri and graduated from Mexico Senior High in 1983. After earning his Computer Programming Degree, Rob then worked as a Computer Programmer for 17 years. Upon retirement, he worked as an independent contractor.Rob was a member of the Tall Dog Bicycle Club, the Toyota Land Cruiser Association, and the Vice President of the Tornado Alley Cruisers. He was the President of the Smithville High School Track and Field Booster Club and Jack of All Trades. Rob was a friend to everyone, never met a stranger, and was always there to help anyone.

Rob was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS.

He was preceded in death by his mother, and twin brothers, John Robert and James Anthony.

Rob is survived by his father, Larry Kessler and wife Mae Guilford-Kessler; fiancé, Leslie Dickherber; brothers and sisters, Ronald Kessler, Laura Hughes and husband Harry, David Kessler and wife Shelly, Kathleen Love and husband Joe, Joseph Kessler and wife Jana, Kristi Williams and husband Jim; fifteen nieces and nephews; eight, great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, 18th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Smithville, MO.

 Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the church with Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Building Fund in Smithville, MO.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.

Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 22nd at St. Brenden Catholic Church, Mexico, MO.  Inurnment:  St. Brenden Cemetery.  A luncheon to follow at Knights of Columbus.