Michael J. Schessler
July 24, 1956 - June 04, 2016
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Michael J. Schessler
July 24, 1956 - June 04, 2016
Obituary
Michael (mike) joseph schessler, 59, of charleston, wv, died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on june 4, 2016. He now resides in eternity with the lord jesus christ.
He was born on july 24, 1956, in pittsburgh, pa. He attended north catholic high school. He graduated from indiana university of pennsylvania and then from the university of pittsburgh school of law in 1990. He spent his entire career with bowles rice and made partner in 1996. He was a christian and faithful member of tetelestai church in new kensington, pa. He volunteered with manna meal and habitat for humanity. He also enjoyed playing tennis, working in the yard, and unwaveringly cheering for the pittsburgh steelers. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and soon-to-be grandfather.
Preceding him in death are his father, joseph michael schessler, his mother, sophia schessler (hahn), his father-in-law, john d. Selkirk, and his mother-in-law, betty j. Selkirk (cunningham).
Surviving him are his wife of 32 years, susan michelle schessler (selkirk) of charleston, wv, his son, dr. Matthew joseph schessler, and his wife, lisa (slack), of pittsburgh, pa, his daughter, kathleen grace schessler of charleston, wv, his sister, christina schessler of wheeling, wv, his sisters-in-law, lori steele (selkirk) of clarksburg, wv, sally caldwell (selkirk) and her husband, dave, of limerick, pa, margaret miner (selkirk) of highland ranch, co, and brother-in-law, john selkirk, and his wife, janice, of creekside, pa. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The memorial service will be held on thursday, june 9, 2016, at noon at barlow bonsall funeral home in charleston, wv. Family and friends are welcome at 11 a.M. A reception at the charleston marriott will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ymca of the kanawha valley, 100 ymca drive, charleston, wv 25311, or manna meal, inc., 1105 quarrier street, charleston, wv 25301.
14 responses to Michael J. Schessler
Matt & Jann Waldie says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Susan, Matthew, Kathleen, And The Rest Of The Schessler Family:
We Are So Sorry To Hear Of Mike’S Passing. May You Fell God’S Presence And Comfort During Your Time Of Grief. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Entire Schessler Family.
Ken Wood says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Tennis Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Mike Was A Supportive, Even Tempered Player Who Made As Good A Partner As Well As He Did As An Opponent. It Was Always Good To See Him And His Passing Causes Me Sorrow. To His Family And Friends Please Accept My Condolence.
Darlene Anderson says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: St. Albans West Virginia
Susan,
My Heart Goes Out To You And Your Family. Knowing You And Mike For All These Years As Both Your Hairdresser And Your Friend Has Been A Blessing To Me. I Will Miss Him.
Tammy And Brian Inglis says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Lake Orion Michigan
We Are Sending All Our Love Your Way. We Are Deeply Sorry For Your Loss. We Loved When Mike Would Stop To Chat As He Walked By Our House With Kate We Were New To West Virginia; So Far From Home And He Welcomed Us With Open Arms. Your Family Became Our Family. Mike Taught Us What True Southern Hospitality Was. He Was Always Available When I Had A Question Which Was Often! We Are Praying For Your Family To Feel Gods Love And To Feel His Arms Around You.
Donna Holstine says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston, Wv West Virginia
Susan, Matt, Lisa And Kate, I Was Deeply Saddened To Hear Of Mike’S Sudden Passing, But Have Comfort In Knowing That He Is In Heaven Today. He Spoke Of Each Of You Often And His Love And Admiration For You Was Evident. Mike Was A Great Lawyer And A Joy To Work With, Literally. He Kept Everyone In Good Spirits, Always Had A Funny Joke Or Story To Tell, And Was Friends With Everyone. We Will All Miss Him. I Will Continue To Keep You In My Thoughts And Prayers.