Obituary of Ferdinand Kessler

1929 - 2013

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Ferdinand Kessler announces his passing on Monday, June 3, 2013 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 84 years of age.

Ferdinand was born on July 2, 1929 in Yugoslavia. He enjoyed played soccer in his youth. He moved to Canada and married the love of his life Wilhelmine and they were blessed with two children. Fred worked for CPR for a time and then as a journeyman painter for the Government of Alberta. Upon retirement, they moved to British Columbia. Fred was an un-baptised publisher looking forward to Baptism as a servant of Jehovah God. He is now waiting for the resurrection.

Fred is survived by his loving wife Wilhelmine, children Haidi (Roberto) Navarro, Andy Kessler, grandchildren Brendan Kessler, Aimee Lysak, Jonja Lysak, step-grandson Chase Stewart, and great grandchildren Kylee Marie Midbo and Kendra Jeanne Midbo.

We would like to thank everyone who came to the hospital to visit Fred. He enjoyed your visits very much.

Donations in honour of Fred can be made to the: Canadian Branch of Jehovah's Witnesses World Wide Missionary Work, c/o Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada, PO Box 4100, Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 4Y4.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com