Nancy J Kesseler
August 17, 1936 - January 13, 2019
Nancy J. Kesseler, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at Aperion Care in Princeton, IL. Born August 17, 1936 in Peoria, she was the daughter of Harry and Maud (Bouton) Krei. She married L. Mike Kesseler, June 14, 1958 in Peoria. Survivors include two daughters, Shelly (David) Lawrence, Great Falls, VA; Katy (Eric) Stevens, Bethlehem, PA; one son, Lee Kesseler, Dallas, TX; one brother Neal “Butch” Krei, AZ; and 3 grandchildren, Will Lawrence, Chloe Stevens, and Maxwell Stevens. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, L. Mike Kesseler (2006), and one brother, Carl “Duke” Krei. Nancy was raised in Peoria, graduating from Peoria High School and Bradley University where she earned her degree in education and was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. Nancy began teaching in Port Lavaca, TX and finished her career in Princeton, teaching children in kindergarten, second grade and remedial reading settings for 19 years. Nancy loved to sew, crochet, read, bargain shop, and play cards with family and friends. Whether it was reupholstering furniture or teaching a child to read, Nancy loved to bring out the best in everything. A visitation for Nancy will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Norberg Memorial Home from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Services will be held at Norberg Memorial Home officiated by Deacon John Murphy, Saturday, January 19, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. A private graveside service to follow. Memorials may be directed to Princeton Public School Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.
Nancy J. Kesseler, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, January 13, 2019 at Aperion Care in Princeton, IL. Born August 17, 1936 in Peoria, she was the daughter of Harry and Maud (Bouton) Krei. She married L. Mike... View Obituary & Service Information