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Wilma J. Kirby Kessler
23 Nov 1930 – 28 Jul 2012
| Birth | 23 Nov 1930 |
| Death | 28 Jul 2012 |
| Cemetery | Cedar Lawn Cemetery Gresham , York County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | TCain on 08 Aug 2015 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94582576 |
Bio
Wilma J. Kessler, age 81, of Gresham, NE, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at York, NE. Wilma was born November 23, 1930 at Gresham to James and Luci Cecile (Girard) Kirby. Wilma graduated from Gresham High School in 1948. She taught for several years, before receiving her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Wilma taught several years in rural schools in the Seward, Butler, Polk, and York County area. The biggest share of her teaching career was in Shelby, NE where she taught for 33 years. On June 28, 1953, Wilma was united in marriage to G. Lindley Kessler at Gresham. Wilma was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Gresham. She belonged to the Rebekahs, York Friendship Club, Alpha Delta Kappa, Retired Teachers Association, W.I.F.E, and the National Soybean Board. At one time she owned a ceramic shop and a grocery store. Besides taking care of her family, one of Wilma's favorite pastimes was playing bridge. Left to cherish her memory are: husband, of 59 years, G. Lindley Kessler of Gresham; son, John (Kathy Wiemer) Kessler of Gresham; daughter, Jeanne and husband Kevin Blum of Benedict, NE; grandchildren: Jason Blum of Henderson, NE, Angela and husband Bo Heidtbrink of Raymond, NE, Stephanie Blum of Benedict, Erin Blum of Benedict, Amanda and husband Joel Cast of Gresham, NE, Bridget Kessler of Lincoln, and Lindsey Kessler of Gretna, NE; great-grandchildren: Dahrran, Mackenzie, Kaitlynn, and Addysen Cast all of Gresham; sister, Olive Siffring of Lincoln; and sister-in-law, Irene Kirby of York. Preceding her in death were: parents; brother, James Kirby and sisters, Mildred Schultz, Dollie Bond, Gladys White, and Irene Schnirl. Interment was in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Gresham, NE.
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- Mildred Josie Kirby Schultz 1912–1999
- Dollie C. Kirby Bond 1914–2005
- Irene Ruth Kirby Spalding Schnirl 1917–1980
- Gladys Evelyn Kirby White 1919–1990
- Olive N. Kirby Siffring 1921–2014
- James Junior Kirby 1926–2004
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