Carole Lynn Kessler

Carole Lynn Kessler, 85, of Findlay and formerly of Republic, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. On Dec. 31, 1935, Carole was born in Bucyrus to the late Lynden C. and Phyllis (Hoverson) Jones. She graduated from Republic High School. During her high school years, she met her sweetheart, George J. Kessler, and on Jan. 9, 1954, they were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. Together they shared 56 years of marriage and lovingly raised six children. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 2010. Carole took great pride in caring for her husband, children and their family home. She grew a vegetable and flower garden every year. She was a talented seamstress, and played a critical role in raising farm animals and cultivating the family farm. She was musically inclined, enjoyed listening to music and most of all, dancing at Meadowbrook Park with the love of her life. Together Carole and George took great pride in making their farm look like a "park." Carole could often be found riding a lawnmower mowing the grass. Those efforts created the perfect place to share camping and picnicking events with their children and grandchildren. Carole was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and Rosary Altar Society. She possessed a quiet strength and always sacrificed her needs for the good of others. She devoted her life to her faith, husband, children and family. She will be dearly missed by her children, David and Martha Kessler, Scott and Sandy Kessler, and Mark and Dianne Kessler, all of Republic, Philip and Teresa Kessler of Attica, and Leesa and Nathan Fruth, Annette Kessler and Wendy, all of Findlay. Carole had 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Including her husband and parents, Carole was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Webb. Per Carole's wishes, a private celebration of life will take place followed by burial at Farewell Retreat Cemetery, Republic. Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville, is assisting the family with their arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to F.A.C.T., Parkinson's Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.