Michael A. Kessler, age 86, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away September 19, 2026, at home, Laurelville, Ohio.

Michael was born May 29, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio to Paul A. and Elizabeth Kessler. He worked for Timken Roller Bearing Co. for 34 years. Michael loved being a grand and great-grand father and spoiling them. He also enjoyed the outdoors, listening to the birds, and watching the deer and wildlife.

Surviving are loving wife of 64 years, Sharon A. Kessler; children, Mike (Anita) Kessler, Paul Kessler, Melissa (Mark) DeFazio, and Patricia (Quentin) Scarberry; grandchildren, Amanda (Jason), Kody (Lindsay), Garrett (Anna), Austin (Kayla), Michael, Mikayla (Nik), and Tessa (Davon); great-grandchildren, Landon, Lucas, Layne, Lincoln, Lexi, Wyatt, Leia, Mia, Cooper, Bradley, Emmitt, Nevada, Kash, and Makenna; a great-granddaughter to be, Maci; brothers, Phil (Jeanie) Kessler, Tom Kessler, and Danny Kessler; sisters, Mary Tisdale, Cathy Frazier, and Cloie Rennard; sister-in-law, Jody Kessler; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Michael was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Elizabeth Kessler; grandchildren, Megan and Nicholas; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie; and siblings, Albert Kessler, Kenny Kessler, and Mabel Schneider.

There will be a private celebration of life with the family following cremation. Arrangements are by the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home of Logan, Ohio.

The family wants to extend a special thanks to FairHoPe hospice for all the care and compassion they provided to Michael and his family