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Larry Leroy Kessler, 81, residing in Norwalk, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on July 27, 2023 surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.
Larry was born on June 10, 1942 in Fayetteville, WV to the late Roy B. and Elsie (Brown) Kessler.
Larry retired from Ford Motor Company after 43 years of service. He was a devout Christian, and loved to sing and praise the Lord. Larry enjoyed traveling, especially during his 50-year Southern Gospel singing career with The Fisherman Quartet, a group made up of several family members who sang at churches throughout many states. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandkids.
Larry is survived by his wife, Debra (Hipp) Kessler, whom he married on July 15, 2000; seven children, Yvonne Ehrenfried, Joyce (Eric) Shea, Yvette Kessler, Chad Kessler, Larry Keith (Crystal) Kessler, Devon Kessler and Colette (Tim) Berger; three step-children, Joseph Koelsch, Kristen Harris and Kylie (Chase) Grealy; twenty-four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Kincaid; brother, Mike Kessler; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his 12 siblings.
A celebration of Larry's life will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12 PM - 5 PM at Mesenburg Plaza Place, 545 Cleveland Road West, Huron, OH 44839.
Those wishing to contribute to Larry's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870; or Sims Memorial Methodist Church, WV, c/o Pamela Cameron, 8501 Millicent Way, Apt. 1136, Shreveport, LA 71115. The donations will be given in Larry's honor at the 50th Family Reunion in July, 2024.
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