In Remembrance Of
Robert Kessler
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.
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Peyton A. Forster
I am so sorry for your loss, Coach. I’m thinking of you, and I understand if you need to take time off school to grieve, I know that pain. If I had known sooner, I’d have gone to the Visitation. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss and hope to see you soon.
Mike and Lindsay Plathe
I am so sorry Lesley and the entire Kessler family for your loss. Rob was so generous with his time and talents. He helped us with countless projects around our place, from our deck, to doors, to dry wall. He will be truely missed.
May God’s peace be with you all,
Mike & Lindsay Plathe
Julie (Humphreys) Dickman
Leslie
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May god guide you and give you strength.
Deepest sympathy
Julie Dickman
Karen Knape
Sorry for your loss. He was a good man and Tall Dog.
Kevin Knape - Tall Dog Bike Club
I’m so sorry to hear about Rob’s passing. He was always such a joy to be around. He was always so caring and hospitable to all around him. Rob will be sorely missed by all of us and has left another void in our club that will be felt by many.for a long time to come.
Mike & Kay Thompson
For it is in dying we are born to eternal life.
You have our sincerest condolences and prays. Mike & Kay.
Janie Rosenberger
Rob will never be forgotten. The hole he leaves in my heart is miniscule to the hole left in yours, Leslie. However, that pain would not exist if you had not loved and been loved. This is a horrid time for you. Do not hold your pain and tears in. God created them to release your stress and sadness. Let them flow with the pride of having been well loved.
Cathy Fleming Dorman
I’m so sorry for your loss! Robert has always been part of my favorite childhood memories! I think of him often and all the fun we used to have. May you all find peace and comfort.
Jeff & Sandy Whitworth
We are very sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. We will keep Rob’s soul and the Kessler and Dickherber families in our prayers.
The Mertens Family
May the love of the Lord be with your families at this time. Pax Tecum.
Tammy White
Leslie, I’m so very sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength through your faith and the support of your many friends and family.
Tiffany Reed
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I only met Rob twice, but instantly liked him. I am sure he made a profound impact in the lives of all he touched.