Robert Kessler died Nov. 6, 2003, at home in Morgan Hill.
Robert Kessler died Nov. 6, 2003, at home in Morgan Hill.
Bob was born in Switzerland and grew up on the family farm. He came to the United States in the 1950s. He enjoyed working in his garden, boating, social activities with his many friends and playing with his dogs. He was an avid world traveler and enjoyed the local culture of many exotic locations.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Kessler; daughter Rebecca Johnson of Portola Valley; son David Kessler of Mountain View; brother Emil Kessler; and sisters Erna Horler-Kessler and Anny Nef, all of Switzerland.
Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. when Vigil Service will be held. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Catherine Parish Church. Cremation will follow.
