Jakob "Ed" Kessler's Obituary
Jakob “Ed” Kessler, age 85, passed away in Muskegon, MI, on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Ed was born on September 7, 1939, to Jacob and Lillie (Kass) Kessler in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and his master’s degree from Western Michigan University. In 1963 he married the former Edith “Edie” Frey. They had met in high school as teenagers and danced and travelled all through life together through their mid-eighties. Ed worked as a teacher for thirty years, retiring from the Muskegon Public School system in 1991.
Ed will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Edie Kessler, and son, Phillip Kessler. He was preceded in death by his parents and all three of his siblings: Ann Hines, Madeline Lorch, and John Kessler. Per Ed’s wishes no public services are being held. Contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to The Child Abuse Council of Muskegon. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444.
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