William Dale Kessler

William Dale Kessler, 86, passed away on October 30, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on October 21, 1932 in Chicago Illinois to the late William and Frieda (Becker) Kessler Sr. William was a retired telephone repairman for Mountain Bell and a member of the Elks Lodge in T or C, NM. He loved to fish and watch golf. He rooted for his Chicago Bears during Football season and the Diamondbacks during Baseball season. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Marie Kessler; sons, William D. Kessler Jr. and Michael Scott Kessler; grandson, Thomas Lee Padilla and sister, Carol Kent. William is survived by his son, Jim Kessler and wife Molly from Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Kim Mari Padilla of Moriarty, NM; brother, Robert Kessler and wife Zola of Liberal, KS; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Harris Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM at 10:00 A.M.