Big Red One Veteran Murdered in Apparent Robbery

Samuel H. Kessler, veteran of the 1st Infantry Division was shot and killed in his home last weekend in an apparent robbery. A very sad ending for a hero that survived many batttles in World War II.

ObituarySamuel Kessler - journalreview.com: Obituaries

Samuel H. Kessler died Saturday in his home, the victim of a violent crime.
Mr. Kessler’s love was farming, which he did for 80-plus years and was only interrupted for three years during World War II. He served in the 1st Infantry Division in the North African Theater, participated in the Sicilian invasion and victory, landed on Omaha Beach on D Day, and walked to Germany. His battlefield honors and metals were numerous upholding his family’s tradition of serving his country since the Revolutionary War.
He served his community multiple ways. From the mid-1960s to the early 1990s, he served Montgomery County as a commissioner, county councilman and township trustee. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was born Nov. 5, 1917, at New Ross, to Benjamin Kessler and Cora (Harshbargar) Kessler. He married Norma Jane Otterman on Sept. 22, 1945. She is deceased.
Survivors include his children, Mike, David, Benjamin and Cathy and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His parents, a brother and two sisters are deceased.
Graveside memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ladoga Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Old Normal, 100 N. Harrison St., Ladoga. Servies & Morgan Funeral Home at Ladoga is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Ladoga Cemetery Association.

Link to story of the crime:
Ladoga man found murdered in his home » Local News » Hendricks County Flyer, Avon, IN

 

RIP Mister Kessler, we will not forget your service!

 

May he rest in peace and may his murderer be caught

 

Damn shame. RIP, sir. Hope they string the bastards up.

 

There's a special place in Hell for the person or persons who did this. And I hope they see it soon.

God Bless you, Mr. Kessler, and a salute to you for your service.

 

Be at peace, Mr. Kessler, and God bless.

I echo the sentiments of those who would like to see the murder(s) burn. I think a firing squad equipped with the M1 Garand would be appropriate.

 

Sadly Clementine, that place in hell js getting very crowded as there seem to be more leeches & predators in soceity every year

 

And it pleases me to think of them spending eternity together, making Hell just a little bit more hellish for each other.

 

RIP Mr. Kessler! and I like TD's suggestion except bring hell a little early and light em up with one member of the firing squad using a flamethrower!

 

The real problem is that it takes them too long to get there.

 

hence add hell to the firing squad!