of West Helena, AR
August 25, 1928 - February 5, 2017
Robert Vensil Kesl, 88, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his home. Mr. Kesl was born August 25, 1928 at Helena, Arkansas to the late Oldrich and Lillian Newman Kesl. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he played as a child while his grandfather and father were building it. Mr. Kesl was a graduate of Woodruff High School and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He touched the lives of many boys in the area as Scout Master of troop 124.
Mr. Kesl is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pauline ''Polly'' Kesl of West Helena; son, Robert V. Kesl, Jr. of Alexander, Arkansas; grandson, Chris Kesl; great-grandson, Camron Kesl; and one brother, Jimmy Kesl of West Helena.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Bussell and a brother, Matej Kesl.
Funeral services for Robert Vensil Kesl will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home followed immediately by visitation ending at 7:00. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Father Benoit Mukamba, CSSp, Father Martin Vu, CSSp and Father Gilbert Tairo, CSSp will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
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6 Condolence(s)
Laurie Smith McLendon
Monday, February 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Vensil. Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers~
Sincerely~
Laurie
Roland & Clara Williamson
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Polly & family we are so saddened in learning of Vensil's death. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. . I will always remember my Mom & Dad saying if the Kesl family built it, it would last from now on. What a great example of quality work they did. We should be like that too.
May God give you all peace & comfort in the days ahead.
Chris kesl
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Robert vensil kesl known to me as (papa) will truly be missed by many. I have had 31 years of my life with papa, and have cherished every moment, and I value everything he has shown me throughout the years. The skills and knowledge he has given me will be used for the rest of my life. His motto was (is something isn't worth doing right it isn't worth doing at all) so he took pride in everything he did. I hope you are in a better place, and I am looking forward to seeing you again in heaven.
Lynette Burt Murphy
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Ms. Polly and family:
Mr. Vensil was one of the dearest and kindest men I have ever known. What a great role model I was privileged to know. My thoughts, prayers and love are with each of you.
Sister Kimberly Prohaska
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Dear Polly and family
We are saddened to learn about Mr. Vinsel's passing!
We have you all in heart and prayer. May he know the glory of eternal peace.
Hugs and prayers to you Ms. Polly and Dooby! We love you!
Blessings from us here at St. Scholastica Monastery.
Sisters
Maria G DeAngeli, OSB
Kimberly Rose Prohaska, OSB
Cecelia Marie Brickell, OSB
Madeline Bariola, OSB
Tina Woodard
Monday, February 6, 2017
Ms. Polly I just want to let you know how much we love you and Mr. Vensil. There will be an empty spot in our lives now. Camron loved his poppa so much. I know there is nothing we can say or do that will change this, but know that you will be in our prayers. We love you Ms. Polly and we will see you soon.