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Larry Gene Kessler, 73, of Excello, Missouri, died Friday, April 8, 2016, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Larry was born in Marshall, Missouri on February 25, 1943. He grew up and attended High School in Moberly,Missouri. He was the son of Russell Eugene Kessler and Georgia Loraine Kessler Hall and had one sister, Linda Lee Kessler Rice.
Larry worked in the grocery business for the majority of his career. He retired as a produce manager from Food Barn (previously Safeway). He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. He enjoyed his pets and all wildlife. He was a great cook—fried mushrooms, deer tenderloin and fish were some of his specialties.
Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his sister and two daughters, Lorrie Jacobs, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Lonnie Pherigo) and Karin Ashmore, Moberly, Missouri (Brian Ashmore), along with 3 grandchildren, Alecia Casciotta (Frank Casciotta), Adam Jacobs (Aly Jacobs) and Addison Ashmore. Special mention, Flavia Kessler-Talley ex-wife and life-long friend.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Moberly, Missouri.
The family has requested honorary donations be sent to the American Heart Association in memory of Larry at: https://donatenow.heart.org/.
libbie orton breusch says
Lorrie and Karin, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Theresa and Dan Urenda says
Flavia,Lorrie,and Karen,
Keeping you in thought and prayer as you recall all the special memories you have of your Dad and Larry. Blessings of Peace to each of you as you grieve his death.
Terry Davidson says
I was truly sad to hear of the passing of one of my closest Friends in life. Larry and I spent literally thousands of hours hunting and fishing together. Although we had drifted apart in latter years, there is now an empty spot in my heart, and my Prayers go out to all of his Family. I loved him like a Brother. Terry D Davidson
Leo & Janet Fundaro says
Lorrie,
We are praying for you and your family, we know God will lift you up during this time of loss.
If there’s anything that Janet or I can do for you or your family, please let us know.
Thanks, for all you do!
Leo B. Fundaro Jr.
Diane wailes says
It was so sad to hear of Larry’s passing. I first met Larry when I started at Safeway and I always considered him a friend. He always had something funny to say that always brightened the day. I know he will be missed by all that knew him.
Cathy Poteet says
Lorrie, Prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this time of loss of your father. He was very blessed beyond measure to have you there for him the past few years, particularly, this past year during his illness. May God’s peace and your dad’s memories sustain you and your loved ones.
Sincerely, Cathy Poteet
Pat and Deb Williams says
We are sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending sympathy and prayers to your family.
Terry Davidson says
I keep coming back to this site just to read Larry’s Obit and see his picture. Somethings are just so hard to turn loose of. I miss him greatly. Terry
Lorrie says
Miss you Dad!!