Frederick E. Kessler, 82, of South Middleton Twp., Carlisle died Friday June 4, 2010 in Select Specialty Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.

He was President of West Shore Markets Inc., a subsidiary of Kessler’s, Inc., Lemoyne and a member of the First Church of God, New Cumberland and the Carlisle Country Club.

Fred enjoyed his summer home on the Conodoguinet Creek for more than thirty years and their winter home in Ocala, FL.  He loved growing and tending to his flowers and tomatoes, and during his retirement enjoyed making his own personal cheese spread at the Holly Market.

Fred was born in Lebanon, PA to the late George A. and Emma (Folk) Kessler, Sr. and moved to Lemoyne when he was two years old.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Helen, Emma, Dorothy and Alverna and brothers John and George, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Althea L. (Weber) Kessler; his son and daughter in law Frederick E. and Cheryl E. Kessler, Jr. of Camp Hill; his daughter and son in law Susan K. and Glen A. Sansom of New Cumberland; a brother Robert E. Kessler, Sr. of New Cumberland; four grandchildren, Nichole Beagle, Glen A. Sansom, Jr., Frederick E. Kessler, III and Andrew J. Kessler; and six great grandchildren, Daniel, Emma, Kate, Ava, Ethan and Ellie. He also leaves behind a multitude of adoring nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 9, 2010 at 2 pm in his church with Pastor Charlie Zahora officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the church.  Private committal services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the Kessler family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made in Fred’s honor to First Church of God, 323 Reno Avenue, New Cumberland, PA 17070.

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