Galen Kessler
September 15, 1934 — October 02, 2023
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Service Details
Galen Kessler went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on October 2, 2023.
He was born September 15, 1934 in Medora, Iowa to his parents Rev. Reed and Freeda (Sones) Kessler. Galen enjoyed attending Berean Assembly of God Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Galen is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marjorie Kessler; and other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Reed and Freeda Kessler; sister, Marie Stanley; and brother, Leo Kessler.
Family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa. Service will be held the following day Monday, October 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will occur directly following at Highland Memory Gardens, 1 Northeast 60th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Marge Kessler to be gifted to the Wycliffe Associates in loving memory of Galen Kessler.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Josie Lehman
10/30/2023
Sorry to see of Galen's passing. He was a kind and gentle man that wore a smile every Sunday. He loved Jesus and for that your family can be thankful for one day you will see him again.
Tom Wickersham
10/07/2023
It is with deep sadness that I say good by of a wonderful man of God and a very dear friend and golf buddy. Galen has been and will always be a wonderful influence on my life. His humble spirit showed me how to not let the hard things in life become stumbling blocks in my testimony. We would speak about the Word of God while walking down the fairway on the golf course. He would example in front of us what it meant to care about the lost in the world by sharing the Gospel to anyone he would encounter on the course. He blessed me by asking me to be part of the nursing home ministry. I could go on and on as to what it meant to know and be called a friend of this wonderful man. I am so glad that we had that time together at the Iowa State Fair this year sitting together and visiting and watching the fireworks together. Marge I know that you will miss him more then anyone and I want you to know that you will always be in my prayers. And I an always only one call or text away if needed. Gods mercy and Grace and comfort be with you throughout this time. And may His peace surround you at all times. Love Tom