Background
Kessler, John W. was born on July 2, 1919 in Gunn City, Missouri, United States. Son of James Ruben and Nannie Bell (Cox) Kessler.
Kessler, John W. was born on July 2, 1919 in Gunn City, Missouri, United States. Son of James Ruben and Nannie Bell (Cox) Kessler.
Bachelor of Science, Southeast Missouri State University, 1940. Master of Science, George Williams College, 1949. HHD (honorary), Springfield College, Massachusetts, 1985.
General executive, Oak Park Young Men’s Christian Association, Illinois, 1962-1968; president, Metropolitan Minneapolis Young Men’s Christian Association, 1969-1984; chairman, Young Men’s Christian Association Urban Group, 1972-1975; president, George Williams College, Downers Grove, Illinois, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, 1984-1986; president, The John Kessler Company, Elmhurst, Illinois, since 1987.
Served with United States Air Force, 1943-1945, North African Theatre of Operations. Member University Club (Chicago), Terrace Tower Club. M C.
Married Gale Suzanne Alpert. Children: John W., David P.