James L. "Jim" Kessler 73, of West Liberty went home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 25, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was our loving husband, father, and paw-paw. Jim retired from International  Harvester / Navistar and was a very proud union member of local 402 and local 52. Jim enjoyed dirt bikes, fishing, motorcycles and anything that included his grandchildren.  Jim is survived by his wife of 20 years Diane (Jones) Kessler three siblings Teresa Young, Marlene Watson and Keith Kessler;  three daughters Sherry (Russell) Baxter, Jamey Ervine and Jeanne (John) Jones; three stepdaughters Virginia Gibson, Wendy Howard,  and Lisa Smith; one stepson JR Smith; twenty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mary (Zelda) Kessler two brothers and three sisters.  A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday October 5, 2019 at the First Christian Church  910 N. Indiana Ave., Auburn, IN 46706 . Repass will immediately follow the service. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley and Seeley Funeral Home and Crematory West Liberty, Ohio