Kessler, Esther Christina age 88, of St. Michael, MN passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born on June 8, 1926. Esther was blessed with 15 children, 42 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Survived by children: Jacqueline Scherber (Ray Edgette), Judith (Dick) Hofmeister, Michele Luhmann, Mark (Gale) Kessler, Peggy (Max) Johnson, Fran (Dave) Brant, Kurt (Cindy) Kessler, Roberta (Dale) Kolles, Lisa (Jim) Dick, Gwen (Mark) Krutzig, Karl (Karen) Kessler, Joseph (Laurie) Kessler, Dawn (Paul) Soukup, Connie Kessler (Paul Kammerer). Further survived by brother and sisters: Anita Kolles, Elva Weber, Earl Zachman, Marian Meyer, Jeanette Fricke, Alice Kelly and sister-in-law, Eleanor Zachman. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Dale Kessler; daughter, Jennifer Kessler; son-in-law, Neil Luhmann; grandson, Justin Kolles; great-grandson, Noah Hofmeister, and brother, Vernette Zachman. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, July 24th, 2014 St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael, MN. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM. AT THE CHURCH. Prayer service 7:30 PM. Further visitation one hour prior to Mass at church on Thursday morning. Interment St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael, MN. Serving the family The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home 763-497-5362 thepetersonchapel.com