He was born July 3, 1934, in Tiffin, to Richard C. and Berthella M. (Morrison) Kesler. He married Margaret McIntyre in 1961, and they later divorced. He married Dorothy Billiard Lepard July 1, 1972, and she died May 3, 2010.
Survivors include a son, Perry Kesler of Tiffin; two step sons, Steven (Beverly) Lepard of Tiffin, and Larry (Joanne) Lepard of Norwalk; three grandchildren Eric, Steve and Brittany Kesler.
He was preceded in death by a half brother, Jim C. Kesler, and two sisters, Ruth Robinson and Mary Jane Karrick.
Mr. Kesler retired from Ex-Cell after 30 years as a machine operator and custodian. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He enjoyed attending steam and tractor shows and train observation.
Graveside services will be at 11 am Friday, September 21, 2012 at Attica-Venice Cemetery, with Rev. Donna Van Trees officiating. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, in care of Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory,