Gary Samuel Kessler

Gary Samuel Kessler, 54, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, September 25, 1967, in Dallas, TX, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence in Belleville, IL.

Gary lived in Cocoa, Florida for most of his life where he worked as a furniture mover. He was a man of many tastes, and enjoyed 80’s Rock music, technology of any sort, and his guns. Family always came first with him. He always looked forward to watching “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Friends” with his daughter Heather and “Highlander” with his daughter Stephanie. He loved to make people laugh and said he always wanted to be just like John Wick.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents, Samuel Boothe and Gloria Marie, nee Halstead, Kessler

Surviving are his:

• Daughter, Heather Beasley
  • (Son-in-law Chad)
• Youngest daughter, Stephanie Kessler
• Brother, Randy (Vicki) Kessler
• Grandchildren:
  • Paige Beasley
  • Millie Brewer
  • Nicholas Beasley
  • Nathaniel Beasley
  • Samuel Brewer
  • Payten Beasley
  • Nevan Beasley
  • Abri Brewer
  • Piperjoy Beasley
• Ex-wife and long time friend, Janice Ellifson

Funeral: Per family request cremation rites were held.