William Michael "Mike" Kessler, 53, Clermont, FL, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with M.S. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on July 7, 1959 in Salina, KS and moved to central Florida in 1987. He worked many years in sales & loved to fish, golf and walk on the beach, or just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father Quenton Kessler, step-father Ken Beeney & sister Sherri Russo. Mike was "the life of the party" and he loved his children. Surviving is his wife and best friend, Juli; daughters Katie (Kevin) Jones; Lindsay (Seaborn) Johnson & Suzanna (Dustin) Pyka; granddaughter Kessler & grandson Kendall; mother Lois Beeney ; family & friends.



The memorial service for Mike Kessler will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2012 in the Becker Chapel with Reverend Bill Boyer officiating. Friends are invited for a gathering one hour prior to the service time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com