Harland Ray Kessler

Kessler, Harland R., 92, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was the only child of Harland and Viola Kessler from the Maize and Wichita area. He was a veteran of WWII and retired from Boeing Wichita after over 30 years as a machinist. Visitation 9-4 Monday, Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Jamesburg Park Cemetery, 1801 N. Tyler. Preceding him in death were his parents and one grandson. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret M. (Reiners) Kessler, their 9 children: sons Terry (Debbie) Kessler of Belle Plaine, Larry (Cindy) Kessler of Kingston, Okla., Gerry (Teresa) Kessler of Oxford, Mike (Diane) Kessler of Peck; daughters Kathy (Ed) LeClair of Mulvane, Jackie (John) Warren of Belle Plaine, Patty (Pete) Peterson of Douglass, Becky (Bob) Goin of Mulvane, Diane (Gregg) Woodall of Douglass; 29 grandchildren, several great- and great-great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to charity of your choice.