Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameHarold Roland KESLER [57091], [57098], [57097]
BirthJun 11, 1915, Preble County, Ohio [57097]
DeathSep 13, 2006 [57097]
BurialRoselawn Cemetery (Euphemia Cemetery), N Main Street, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio [57097]
FatherLester Martin KESLER (1884-1960)
MotherMaudie M. OTT (1886-1968)
Spouses
BirthJan 28, 1918, Montgomery County, Ohio [57099]
DeathJul 15, 1975, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio [57097], [57099]
BurialRoselawn Cemetery (Euphemia Cemetery), N Main Street, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio [57099]
BirthJul 2, 1916, Montgomery County, Ohio [57102]
DeathMar 6, 2001, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio [57097], [57102]
BurialRoselawn Cemetery (Euphemia Cemetery), N Main Street, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio [57102]
Marriage1977 [57097]
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Harold Roland KESLER
KESLER, Harold R. age 91, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2006.

Born June 11, 1915 in Preble County, OH to the late Lester M. & Maudie M. (Ott) Kesler.

Mr. Kesler was retired from Chrysler Corporation's Dayton Plant after 18 years and had previously worked for Aero Products in Vandalia.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife Marjorie (Steck) Kesler in 1975: wife Lucille R. (Wright) Cummins Kesler in 2001: brother Lloyd Kesler; and infant sister Florence Kesler.

Survived by daughter & son-in-law Shirley K. & Harley Gentis of Brookville, OH: several step children & families: grandson Todd Gentis of Brookville; great granddaughter Madison special friends Helen Morris and Jim Rediger both of Lewisburg.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg.
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Obituary Online notes for Lucille Rebecca (Spouse 2)
LUCILLE REBECCA (WRIGHT) KESLER, age 84 of Lewisburg, OH, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at Van Crest Nursing Care Center in Eaton, OH.

Born on July 2, 1916 in the Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio area she was the daughter of the late Roy & Margaret (Stump) Wright.

She worked for many years in the food service industry as a waitress, restaurant manager and retired form the Cedar Springs Care Center as a dietician.

Preceded in death by her first husband Arless Cummins in 1973; Son: Steffen Cummins; Brothers: Richard & Robert Wright, Sisters: Margaret Clay & Mary Ellen Wright.

Survived by husband Harold R. Kesler of Lewisburg, whom she married April 2, 1977; son & daughter-in-law Richard & Ruth Cummins of Lewisburg; daughter Roberta Dove of Lewisburg; step daughter Shirley Gentis & husband Harley; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; 5 Brothers: Orlan Wright, Dayton, OH; Waldo Wright, Lewisburg, OH; Freddie Wright, Huber Heights, OH; Donald and Larry Wright, Lewisburg, OH; Sisters: Ida Warner, Potsdam, OH; Georgianna Harris, Lewisburg, OH.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 9, 2001 at the Barnes Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Pratt presiding. Interment will be held in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, OH.

Family will receive friends on Friday, March 9, 2001 from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisburg Emergency Unit or the Lewisburg Fire Association.
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