Service Details
His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. with his dear friend Rev. Holly Anderle officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Dale Patrick Kessler, 60, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born in Independence, MO on January 3, 1964, the son of Larry Blaine and Anna Mae (nee: Weaver) Kessler.
Dale graduated from Harrisonville High School and continued his education at Central Missouri State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in graphic design. Dale had been employed by The Imagine Group (formerly GFX International) for over 23 years.
He enjoyed collecting fine Whiskies, and spending time with family and friends. He also dabbled in most anything including his fish tanks.
Surviving are his son, Cameron Bryce Kessler, of Reno, NV, mother; Anna Mae Kessler, of Racine; two brothers, Timothy Blaine Kessler, of Eau Clare, WI, and Glenn Charles (Carmen) Kessler, of Kenosha; sister, Amy (Mary) Kessler, of Ft. Wayne, IN; three nieces, three nephews, and one great nephew. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Larry Blaine Kessler, and his furry companion of 19 years, Sir Maxwell O’ Kitty.
Randy Tyrrell says
Sorry for your loss
Ed Mayfield says
All the Mayfields send our condolences. Dale was a Great friend and family member! He will be sincerely missed.
Jean Hansen says
So sorry to hear this. I worked with Dale for quite a few years at Golden Books.
Brenda (Evans) Feickert says
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Linda Baker-Patterson says
Met Dale in 1983 at CMSU. He was a really great guy. Found him on fb about a year and half ago and had some really good talks. My heart good out to all his family.
Missie Mauldin Beaber says
Dale was kind, funny and had a huge heart. He will be very missed.
Traci Flitsch says
Always be your Traci Baby. Thank you for every smile every laugh. You were such an amazing human. Gonna miss the heck out of you.
Love ya Dale
Garrett Wagner says
You were one of my favorite co-workers and most definitely one of the most interesting dudes I’ve ever met. Your work ethic was inspiring and thw things you taught me are still with me today. I hope that you and Maxwell are reunited in perpetuity. Keep on truckin’ brother!
Beth Pinzer says
All of us here at Merry Maids are very sorry for your families loss and send our thoughts and prayers. Dale will be missed by all of us.
Jessica Larson says
Dale was a great friend to everyone he met. Going above and beyond to help everyone he knew even if it was just to make them smile.
His loss will send ripples across the multitudes.
I hope him and Max are chilling out somewhere listening to some good music and sipping on great whiskey.
All Weather Products says
We worked with Dale for as long as he was a fixture at GFXI/Imagine.
He was always a solid support in getting projects evolved over there.
When with him, he was always great to hang with. I love tomatoes and
he never let me down in tasting the fruits of his labor for many years.
A great communicator and always very cordial.
He will be missed !!
God Bless
Timothy B. Kessler says
The time we had meant a lot to me brother. I’ll remember those family road trips and campouts. It was great we got to attend the Brewers game in April. I know you wanted to meet your 2 new nephews. So sorry that we didn’t have time for that. I’ll make sure to do what you asked me to. I keep my promises. I pray you are at peace now with Dad and our grandparents.
Laird Plastics says
With GFX/Imagine being a longtime customer, Dale was a staple and an absolute pleasure to work with for years. His knowledge and expertise were second to none. I can honestly say that as far as Dale’s role – he did it better than most. Our daily interactions were always enjoyable and outside the office we had a lot of laughs.
A truly interesting person, you will be missed my friend.
Anonymous says
Dale you are amazing preson and best brother in-law anyone could ask for. Im going miss our family t
Get together and watching movies. Going miss your cooking and Outlook on life. No words can explain what a great person you are. Love you
Rick Brodsky says
My condolences to the family. Dale was one of a kind.
Matt Finstein says
Dale was the greatest mentor and friend I could have ever asked for. He cared about people. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to people in need; friends, neighbors, coworkers, even strangers. He used to tell me “We never say ‘no’, we say ‘here’s what I *can do*’.” That phrase was a lot more than just work advice, it was how Dale was – he could never and would never turn away someone who needed help, he was the type of person who’d always extend a helping hand to someone in need, however he could.
I hope someday I can be half the man that Dale was.