It is with sadness that I share the passing of Dr. Charles Kessler, Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies, at the age of 95. Dr. Kessler was with the Virginia Wesleyan religious studies faculty from 1971 to 1993. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University, a Master of Divinity from Garrett Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Northwestern University. In 1983, he received the Samuel Nelson Gray Award for Exemplary Teaching, making him one of the first recipients of this prestigious campus award.
A celebration of life for Dr. Kessler and his late wife of 63 years, Viola, will be held in Monumental Chapel at an upcoming date. The Kesslers were members of the Lambuth M. and Alice A. Clarke Heritage Society, leaving a lasting legacy at Virginia Wesleyan University. We are so grateful for all they have done for this campus over the last 50 years.
Please keep your thoughts and prayers with the Kessler family during this difficult time.
