Leonard L. "Dutch" Kessler
8/27/1924 - 11/21/2016
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Obituary For Leonard L. "Dutch" Kessler
Leonard L. “Dutch” Kessler, 92, of Steubenville, Ohio died Monday, November 21, 2016 at The Carriage House. He was born August 27, 1924 in Steubenville the son of the late Lawrence “Dick” & Julia Poskins Kessler. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as a heater in the 80 Inch Mill. Dutch was a member of Finley U.M. Church; WWII Army veteran and Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient. He was an avid Big Red fan and golfed until he was 90 years old. Preceding Dutch in death were his wife Maria D. McCrum Kessler; daughter Sheila Uebel and sister Emma.
Dutch is survived by his daughters Helen (late Rocco) Duco, Carol (late Jack) Benedict, Sandra (Thomas) Dellatorre and Joni (James) Huffmyer; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren & 9 great great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.
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09/03/2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family always thought a lot of your father. He will be missed at our family gatherings.
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09/03/2024
We are so thankful that Dutch came into our lives. His energy and spirit touched all of us. His wonderful smile, love of music and dancing brought so much joy and won our hearts. Thank you all for allowing us to be part of his life. He will be truly missed.Our deepest sympathy, prayers and love, Lisa, Misty, Sal and crew.
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09/03/2024
My parents, Jabby and Petey Young, liked Dutch Kessler and often spoke of him when I was a child. The Kessler family were always a part of my family's lives in the south end of Steubenville. I send my condolences to his family and will remember with fondness Dutch Kessler.
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