Ralph Hubbard Kessler

Ralph Hubbard Kessler, 82, passed away Monday, January 30th, 2017 at 12:25 am, at the home of his granddaughter, Autumn Long, in Snohomish, WA. Ralph was the son of Marion Hubbard and James Elijah Kessler, both deceased. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Nellie Louise (Boston) Kessler, with whom he has 3 children, Rhonda Sue Nehl, Rodney James Kessler, and Roberta Jo Miller, all surviving. He has two grandchildren, Autumn Long and Marcus Martin, and 6 great grandchildren, Dylan, Kady, Hailey, Avary, Gabriella, and Giselle. He was a long time resident of Alta Gardens, Illinois, and an apprentice to retiree of Caterpillar Tractor Co in Peoria, IL, before moving to Lynnwood, Washington in December of 2013 to be closer to family. Ralph was an avid bowler, fisherman, jokester, and guitar picker. He attended Mason City High School, Mason City, IL and graduated class of 1952. A memorial service will be held at the Long residence, 9927 151st Pl, Snohomish, WA on Saturday, February 18th at 1 pm for local friends and family. His ashes will be returned to Peoria, IL to lay to rest next to Nellie in the Mt. Hawley Cemetery later this year, and a memorial service will be held at that time for Peoria friends. He is greatly missed.

Footprints In The Sand

One night I had a dream, I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. In each scene, I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints; other times there was only one.

During the low periods of my life I could see only one set of footprints, so I said, “Lord, you promised me that you would walk with me always. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “My precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial, when you have seen only one set of footprints, it was then I carried you.”

Arrangements under the direction of Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish, WA.