ROBERT C. KESSLER, 86, of St. Peters, Missouri, formerly of Affton, Missouri, born on December 7, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, died peacefully at Breeze Park-Lutheran Senior Services, Weldon Springs, Missouri on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Bob was retired from the Monsanto Company and was co-founder of Custom Sensors and Technology in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a member of St. Dominic Savio Parish, Affton, MO. He was a former member of Concordia Turner Hall, a beloved CSMAC and SDS CYC Soccer and Baseball coach, and US Navy veteran. He is an alumni of Hadley Technical High School in St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Catherine (nee Grapperhaus) Kessler, his brothers William (Patricia deceased) and Eugene (Linda deceased) and his sisters Agnes (John) Machek of Creve Coeur, MO and Anna Marie Kessler.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Rosemary A. Kessler (nee McNamee); his sons Sean (Patricia) of Rocky River, OH, Brian of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Michael (Nancy) of St. Peters, MO; a sister-in-law Georgann (Victor) Basse of Carbondale, IL and a brother-in-law, James (Linda) McNamee of St. Charles, MO; seven grandchildren, Maureen (Carl) Ivec, Maeve (Michael) Timko, Ciara (Liam) Kobal, Fiona (Michael) Brody, Megan, Zachary and Carter Kessler, and five great-grandchildren Anne Marie, Bridget, Declan, Dervla and Celine. He was a dear uncle, cousin, friend and colleague.
Visitation Thursday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Savio (Holy Cross Academy Campus) 7748 Mackenzie Rd. (63123). Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Affton Meals on Wheels and/or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Remembering Bob and Rosemary from St. Dominic’s. So sorry to hear of his passing. .thoughts and prayers for Bob and entire family.
Remembering our down-the-street neighbors with Mrs. Kessler always smiling and Mr. Kessler always admiring and loving his wife and his boys. Deepest sympathies.
Remembering Bob and Rosemary from St Dominic Savio. Good people So warm and friendly. Our prayers and thoughts for Bob, Rosemary and all the family.
May Bob rest in peace
Deacon Jim and Rose Murphy
To all of Bob’s family and friends. You have my most sincere sympathy. I had met Bob in 1985 at Monsanto and had the privilege and pleasure to work with him for 6 years. He was truly one of the nicest and most honest people that I’ve had the honor to work with. With Bob, his family came first and it was apparent to all, his great love for them. I know Bob will be greatly missed and his warmth, compassion and humor will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Bob.
John Holster