RICHARD KESSLER

Richard Lee Kessler, 76, of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona. Richard was born November 24, 1941 in Sioux City, IA. He was a member of Local 231 Electrical Union for 55 years. In 1983, he moved to Las Vegas and worked for the Clark County School District as an electrical supervisor until he retired in 2002. He loved to work with wood and on his cars, which he loved and had many beautiful ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Irene Kessler. He is survived by his wife, of 44 years, Sharyl Kessler of Prescott Valley; sons, Troy Kessler of Las Vegas and Richard Schwinden of Roseville, MN; sister, Debra Kessler and husband Nick of Minton, MA; brother, Robert Kessler and wife, Rose of Las Vegas; and Aunt Phyllis Grubel and husband, Richard of Omaha, NE. Richard donated his body to Science Care. Memorial Services Tuesday will be September 11, 2018. A Rosary will be said at 9 a.m. at Ruffner-Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel, 8480 E. Valley Road, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Funeral Mass follows at 10:30 a.m. at St. Germaine’s Catholic Church, 7997 E. Dana Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Park, 12000 E. Heritage Memorial Lane, Dewey, AZ 86327. Lunch to follow. A rrangements are entrusted to RuffnerWakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory. Please visit www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign the online guestbook and share a memory with the family.