Richard C. Kessler, 82, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Easton Hospital.
Born: May 5, 1929 in Easton, he was a son of the late Thomas and Edna Young Kessler.
Personal: His wife, the former Nancy Case, died in April. He had been employed by the Dixie Cup/James River Corp. for 40 years before retiring in 1991. Richard was the president of Wilson High School class of 1947 and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He also spent many enjoyable hours woodworking.
Memberships: An active member of St. John s Lutheran Church, Easton; he was a past president of Council, Sunday school teacher for 40 years and in their choir for 60 years. He had also been a member of the Experimental Aviation Association.
Survivors: A son Karl T. of Broadview Heights, Ohio; a daughter Kathryn E. of Wilson Borough; and two grandsons: Cameron and Christian. He was predeceased by siblings: Walter, Lester, Edward, Ada Purdy, Arlene Nolf, Pauline LaRose and Jean Marsteller.
Services: Will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Streets, Easton with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorials: may be made to St. John s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton, PA 18042 or American Heart Association.
