William Barnett Kessler died on 23 September 2011 at what he considered the young age of 80 years old. Filled with life until he passed he leaves an amazing legacy behind with his two children, Stephanie Leung and Mark Kessler; four grandchildren Samantha, Nicole, Timothy, and Abby; Supportive Daughter & Son-n-law, Jennifer Kessler and Victor Leung; and he also leaves his cherished girlfriend of the past five years Lisa Gregory. Born 21 May 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Emma Kessler and also leaves behind his adored younger sister, Lois Getz. He was born with a natural tendency to travel the world. Joining the Navy in 1951 he proudly served his country on submarines during the Korean War and received an honorable discharge upon completion of his obligated time of service.
Bill travelled to different locations in the United States until he landed in Dallas, Texas where he met wife, Inge Coe Kessler and married her on July 1, 1961. After their two children were born, he was transferred to Orlando, Florida where he eventually accepted a leasing & sales position with National 3M Advertising. During his 30 years with this company he managed to exceed his sales quotas on a yearly basis which he was awarded with several trips in various locations around the world allowing him to fulfill his travelling desires; locations included such places as Greece, Australia, Italy, Sicily, China, Hawaii, Portugal, and the Caribbean He also travelled to Austria, Budapest, Israel, Egypt, Alaska, and the Philippines.
Known in Deltona, on Providence Blvd, as the “Wizard of Waving” for waking up early with his cup of coffee in one hand and waving with a smile with the other hand at all the morning drivers on their way to work, school, and other destinations he started people’s days off with a positive thought and a smile.
He lived life large and shared that gift with all who met him. He will be remembered and honored on 26 September 2011 at Deltona Memorial Gardens and Cemetery; 1295 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, Florida at 5:30 pm. In honor of his years of dedication to the Jewish Federation and his active involvement specifically to the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler County please send donations in honor of William Kessler to:
The Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler County 470 Andalusia Avenue, Ormond Beach, Florida; 32174.
May everyone who reads this today smile and think of Willy with fond memories and a smile in their hearts.
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