Ronald John Kessler

Ron is survived by his loving wife Betty (Rachar) Kessler and their son Steven (Barbara) and his children Lucas and Nicholas, and son Mark (Angie) and his children Danielle, Kayden and Kyra. Ron is also survived by his brothers Gerald (Janet), Harry (Barb Knuttila) and David (Jan) and their families. Ron is also survived by Betty's brothers and sisters: Lloyd (Helen) Rachar, Ruth Marshall, Grace (Wayne) Green, Judy (Ed) Bierbach, Audrey (Steve) Brodersen and her brother and sister-in-laws: Evelyn Rachar, Anna Mae Rachar, Harold Boyce, Roger Olson and their families.

Ron was predeceased by his parents Ethel (Jorgensen) Kessler and John Kessler and Betty's parents Laura (Nims) Rachar and George Rachar. Also his Aunt Anne Jorgensen and Uncle Harry Jorgensen, his Brothers-in-laws David Rachar, Charles Rachar, Melvin Rachar, Dewey Marshall and Elmer Holte and Sisters-in-laws Mary Kessler, Evelyn (Evie) Rachar, Marion Holte, Dorothy Boyce and Donna Olson.

Ron was born March 23, 1940 at the family farm near Kennedy, Saskatchewan. Ron and Betty met in October of 1962 and were married July 6, 1963. He became a Journeyman Millwright in 1970 and worked in Regina, Squaw Rapids and Estevan before settling in Coronach in 1977. He worked with Sask. Power as a Millwright and Mechanical Foreman for over 35 years.

Ron was an avid fisherman and loved camping with his family and friends. He enjoyed bowling and tending to the yard and cherished any time spent with his grandchildren. He loved playing cards and was known to say, "don't let fear or better judgment affect your bidding."

Ron was amazingly proud of his sons and his grandchildren. Ron once said, "Any time a grandchild calls your name, it is something important." They knew he could build pretty much anything. The grandchildren will all dearly miss their Poppy.

The family wishes to thank all of the staff at the Coronach Health Centre who assisted with Ron’s care.

Funeral service was held on October 11, 2011 at Coronach Alliance Church with Reverend Ian Kellogg officiating. Interment in the Coronach Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Coronach Health Centre & Trust Committee, PO Box 150, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 or The Terry Fox Foundation (116-2001 Cornwall St., Regina, SK, S4P 3X9). Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.