Merrel Jay Kessel, 68

Posted by on Dec 8, 2010

Murrel Jay Kessel of Louisville, son of the late Sidney Kessel and Ruth Jones Kessel Frankel, was born August 29, 1942, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  He died at 7:12 P.M., Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Washington Court House, Ohio.   Age: 68

He united in marriage to Pauline Kessel.  He preceded her in death in 1998.

He is survived by a sister, Carolyn Kessel Russman and husband, Raymond of Louisville; several nieces and nephews many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Nathan C. Frankel and a sister, Janet Kessel Allen.

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There will be no visitation.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Jones Chapel Cemetery by Rev. Jimmie Knifley

Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.