Obituary - Roland 'Rolly' Kessler

Roland ‘Rolly’ Parker Kessler passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 89 years. Rolly leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Kathie Watkins, Sandy (Jim) Balmer, Barb Needham; sister, Ethel Rhodes as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, Rolly was predeceased by his wife, Anne Kessler; son, Dr. Bryan (Carolyn) Kessler; numerous brothers and sisters; son-in-law, John Watkins as well as a great-granddaughter, Rowan Balmer. Rolly was born on April 4, 1932 in Fife Lake, Saskatchewan. He spent many years in commercial construction, specializing in acoustical ceilings. Rolly’s passion in life was golf and family are sure that he has his celestial golf tee times booked for the greatest golf course in the sky.

“Play on Dad, we will miss you!”

A Private Family Service will take place. Memorial gifts in Rolly’s name may be made to Halo Air Ambulance, 12 - 1 Airport Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4.