Benjamin Richard Kessler, 78, South Bend, died at 11:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

He was born Sept. 24, 1944. In January 2013, he married Nena Day-Asen, who survives.

He also is survived by his daughter, Kristina Ciesiolka, Lake Milles, Wis.; son, Eric (Jessica) Kessler, Plymouth; stepson, Kennyben Day-Asen, South Bend; three grandchildren; and sister, Kerri (Chris) Lovett, Florida.

Palmer Funeral Homes, South Bend, is handling arrangements.