Merle R. Kessler

Merle Richie Kessler, 90, of Kennewick, died April 24 in Kennewick.

He was born in Midland, S.D., and lived in the Tri-City area for 71 years.

He was a retired telegrapher.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

This story was originally published April 25, 2016 at 2:59 PM with the headline "Merle R. Kessler."