Samuel Kessel, 22, was taken away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, to his next big adventure.
Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Susan Bantz will officiate.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, in care of Kim Kessel for wildlife management . Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Samuel was born on September 17, 2001, in Iowa City, the son of Jess and Kimberlie Heath Kessel.
He worked for Terry and Sons Painting Contractors. Samuel was active in football and wrestling for Louisa- Muscatine High school and graduated in 2020.
Sammy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He was very loyal and free spirited with a heart of gold. Sam was always looking for his next great outdoor adventure to spend with his family and friends. He was full of crap with a great sense of humor. Sammy would do anything for his friends and family.
Samuel is survived by his parents, Jess and Kimerlie Heath-Kessel of Letts; two brothers, Seth Alan Kessel and Spencer Jo Kessel; grandparents, Dwight and Zeeta Kessel, Alan and Barbara Heath, and Joan Salek; and great grandmother, Pearl Salek.
He is preceded in death by an infant sister, Jewel; cousin, Ryan Conger; and one aunt, Nicole Brink.