Carl and Leah Kessler

Carl Kessler, of Oklahoma City, walked into his eternal life on April 20th, 2023. He entered into this life on July 8th, 1931 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Cecil Kessler and Goldie Mitchell Armstrong. Carl would go on to graduate from Classen High School in 1951, attended OU and OCU and obtained an associate’s degree. Carl also devoted part of his life to the Air Force, and then would become an entrepreneur owning his own heating and air company in Edmond for forty years. Carl was a faithful member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, and would become a part of the Freemasons as well.

Carl was a true patriarch of his family and did not take that honor lightly. He was a loving husband to Babe, a devoted father to Luke, Toots, and Buckshot, and an amazing “Pa” to his grandkids. Carl was a role model as a husband, father, Pa, brother, community leader, and a man of faith. Always leading by example. Carl was ornery, witty, funny, and had the best laugh ever. It is an understatement to say what a void his passing has caused and how deeply he will be missed.

Carl is preceded in death by his loving wife Leah Kessler, enjoying sixty-seven wonderful years of marriage.

Carl leaves behind his children, Holly Heim, spouse Lonnie of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tracey Custer of Dallas, Texas, Tod Kessler and spouse Christy of Prosper, Texas; Brother, Earl Kessler and spouse Donna of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sister Almeda Crookand spouse Victor of Ponca City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Natalie Barnes and spouse Beau, Nick Heim and spouse Amie, Chris Heim and spouse Kaylee, Brandon Kessler and spouse Jessica, Graciela Custer, Austin Kessler and four great grandchildren.

The Kessler family would like to extend a special thank you to Maria Silva, for all of her assistance and caring for Carl.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. honoring Leah and Carl Kessler at Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in honor of Carl.