Betty Jean Kessler

Betty Jean Kessler, 90, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Harry and Grace (Miltenburger) Harnish on March 22, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana.

She was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Clyde Kessler on March 2, 1946, he preceded her in death on June 28, 1968.  She worked for General Tire of Wabash, Indiana in earlier years and retired from the Frances Shop of Wabash after 24 years. She was a member of Wabash Christian Church of Wabash, Indiana. She enjoyed watching sports on T.V., working outside and going to her grandchildren’s baseball games when she was younger.

She is survived by three daughters and most recently she lived with her daughter, Pam Keen in Wabash, Indiana; also surviving eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Russell Blackford and Aaron Keen.

Funeral service will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Private family burial will be at Fall Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. Online tributes can be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com