David Alan Kessler

David Alan Kessler, 51 years old, lived in Glenpool Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. He was born on August 5th, 1968, in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

He was a hardworking man, always dedicated to doing any job with high standards. He worked several years at Kenco Engineering, Tulsa Powder Coating and then became disabled and worked various jobs as a handyman. This included working for A-1 Auto Body and Lewis Racing, where he was introduced by his ex-father in-law, Mike Boyce, when he found the love of racing.

David loved racing go karts with his youngest son Justin while his oldest son Josh was deployed in Afghanistan. David loved any kind of racing from boats to funny cars, dragsters and pro mods. He loved wood working and tinkering with anything and especially loved going to his extended family in Missouri to hunt and help them around the house.

He loved both of his sons deeply and was very proud of the men they have become. He loved story telling with his grandson Aaden when he would stay the night.

He is survived by his two sons Justin Kessler and Joshua Boyce and one grandson Aaden Martin, his mother Barbara Kessler, his sister Janet Marshall and family, Steve Kessler and Family and Jason Kessler and family along with several cousins.

David is proceeded in death by his father John Kessler, aunt and uncle June and William (Bill) Olson and his uncle Bob Reimer.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday November 9th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at The First Baptist Church of Jenks. 11701 South Elm Street, Jenks, Oklahoma 74037. Officiating the Memorial service will be Jamie Pendleton, “Cousin”



When I am Gone

When I come to the end of my Journey

And I travel my last weary mile,

Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned

And remember only the smile.



Forget unkind words I have spoken;

Remember some good I have done,

Forget that I ever had a heartache

And remember I’ve had loads of fun.



Forget that I have stumbled and blundered

And sometime fell by the way.

Remember I have fought

Some hard battles and won,

Ere the close of the day,



Then forget to grieve for my going,

I would not have you sad for a day,

But in the summer just gather some flowers

And remember the place where I lay



And come in the evening

When the sun paints the sky in the west,

Stand for a few moments beside me

And remember only my best.