Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
3:00pm
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Carl H. Kesler

of Fredericksburg, TX

November 10, 1926 - December 9, 2013

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Carl H Kesler, 87, formerly of Lake Jackson, Tx passed away on December 9, 2013. He was born in Chillicothe, Mo to Theodore and Laura Kesler on November 10, 1926. He married Rose Mary Lee on March 20, 1946 while he was in the US Navy. He attended Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo and received a BS degree in Chemistry. Their first son, Gary was born there. They then moved to Arlington, Virginia when he was recalled into the Navy, where his second son David was born . In 1953 then they moved to Sunflower, Kansas where he worked for Hercules Powder. They moved to Lake Jackson in 1956 where he became a chemist with The Dow Chemical Company. He spent his career as a Production Superintendent and Technology Center Manager in Chlorinated Solvents. Part of his career involved a foreign assignment in Terneuzen, The Netherlands starting a Perchlorethylene Plant. Carl retired from Dow Chemical in 1987.
He enjoyed bowling with the Rowdies, fishing with family and friends, hunting, golf, traveling, family gatherings, and a good joke. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lake Jackson. Carl was an Eagle Scout and a committed leader for Explorer Post 325 and Boy Scout Troup 352. He enjoyed dancing with the Lake Jackson Promenaders Square Dance Club and he was a member of The Riverside County Club Retirees. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and father- in- Law.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Rose Mary Kesler, his parents, and one brother Oren Kesler, and 2 sisters Ada Van Horn, and Lola Diegleman.
He is survived by
2 sons Gary Kesler and wife Linda of Midland Mi
David Kesler and wife Linda of Doss ,Tx
4 Grandchilden
Scott Kesler and wife Ria
Ryan Kesler and wife Melissa
Curtis Kesler and wife Gretchen
Kent Kesler and wife Michelle
5 Great Grandchildren
Mason Kesler
Noah Kesler
Mallory Kesler
Hadley Kesler
Kate Kesler
Brother
Ralph and wife Elberta Kesler of Redlands, California
The Family held a private service on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lake Jackson 404 Azalea Lake Jackson, Tx 77566 or the charity of your choice

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6 Condolence(s)
Ted & Sue Kesler
Chula Vista, CA
Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Carl and Rose Mary, seldom one or the other, always together, four words, two people, and one wonderful romance.
Truly they were of the best of the Greatest Generation, who 67 years later still did not want to be apart.
We should all pray and strive to live so well and so long.

Randy & Mary Morgan
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your losses. Praying for God's peace that passes all understanding. We have such fond memories of Rose Mary and Carl, especially our long ago business trip to Sarnia and Niagara Falls. They were two remarkable people who have left a beautiful legacy with such a loving family. Holding you in prayer.

Lynn & Everell Eckeberger
Rockwall, TX
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

We were so very sad to hear of the loss of your mom and dad. Please know you have so many people lifting you up in their prayers. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jeannie Hayden Dunlap
Nampa, ID
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dear Kevin and family, I wanted to share a heartwarming story from Ginger Wroth Leigh about Carl. She relayed how Carl had shown her youngest brother John, how to tie a necktie. A gesture that to John transcended into a part of his rite of passage to manhood, linked forever with your Dad. I thought this was very touching.
God bless you all during this transition. I read recently that some believe our bodies have souls, but it turns out our souls have bodies which all too soon wear out. Seems your Mom and Dad have entered their afterlife together as soul mates; no doubt as your family's guardian angels. A remarkable testament of true love, in my mind.
I am inspired to take Carl's act of kindness as a sign to step up my game.
Hugs and positive thoughts from the Hayden's.

Ginger Wroth Leigh
Houston, TX
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dear David and Gary, what a sad day for you and your families. Just remember, Carl and Rosemary are calling out ''Square Up'' to my dad, Chuck Honea, Mac Wheeler, Pat Kennedy, Arnold Walters, and the rest of the Lake Jackson Promenaders who have gone to a better place. You are in our thoughts as this holiday season approaches.

Donna Jenkins
Livingston, TX
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

So sorry to hear of Uncle Carl's passing, just know that he is with the love of his life and they will be watching over you. May God Bless you boys and your families during this time of great sorrow. Will be praying for all.