William Nathan Kesling

William Nathan Kesling, 86, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on October 19th, 2026, in Ontario Ohio after a long illness. Born April 9th, 1940, in Mansfield, Ohio. He was born to Berton & Catherine (Matusavage) Kesling. He was one of four children.

Bill retired from Lazarus Department Store as their carpenter. He belonged to the Johnny Appleseed Wood Carver’s Club and found joy in creating many beautiful pieces as an avid woodcarver. Bill loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his children and grandchildren. He was a dedicated family man and truly enjoyed providing for those he loved.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Ruth Kesling; sister Della Wright; sister in law Melinda (Jim) Shaum; daughter, Sheri (Todd) Fleming; granddaughter, Ashley Edmonds (Steven Shank); great grandsons, Ethan and Carter Edmonds; grandson, Jacob Fleming; great granddaughters, Kendall and Ollivia Fleming; granddaughter, Corinne Fleming (Braden Biggs); granddaughter, Meaghan [Shawn] Illes; great grandsons, Shayne Illes and Sean Chelski; great granddaughter, Ryleigh Buckner; grandson, Zachariah Kesling; great grandchild, Maveryck Kesling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Kathy Miller and Pat Workman; and his son Mark Kesling.

Friends and family are invited to visitation on Monday, October 26th, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:00PM at Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Rd., Ontario, OH 44906. The funeral will follow at 12:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Jim Shaum.

Burial will be held at Mansfield Memorial Park.