Also surviving are his daughter, Kelly (and Matthew) Sommers of Atlanta, GA, step-daughter Lori (and Mike) Oldenettel of Jacksonville, IL, step-son David (and Rochelle) Large of Jacksonville, IL, three grandchildren; Landon, Raegan, and Maddox Sommers, five step-grandchildren Nash, Kellon, and Beckham Oldenettel, and Brandon and Lynden Large, two step-great-grandchildren, Eli and Rosalie Large, and his sister, Sharon Cameron of Astoria, IL.
Robert was preceded in death by one son, Damon Kessler, one grandson Parker Oldenettel, one brother, Clinton “Jackie” Kessler, Jr., and his parents.
He was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria. He was a good Christian man who put his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was a constant witness for Him.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He also was an over the road truck driver and an excellent mechanic.
He was a member of the Army reserves.
Robert loved collecting antique tractors, working to restore them. His hobby was his work and giving unto others. He loved his family, spending as much time as he could with them.
Services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lewistown Church of the Nazarene. Pastors Randy Munson, Stanley Stambaugh, and Barbara Sawyer will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 4-7 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Robert D. Kessler memorial fund.
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