Mary Kessner lived a life full of love, laughter, red wine, and a good cup of black coffee.

Born in Wolf Point, Montana, Mary was the oldest of six siblings. Always loved helping family and friends.

Grandma Mary leaves behind two children Joan Kessner, Richland,WA and David Kessner, Blacksburg,VA (Janice), four grandchildren Nicole Kessner Taylor (James), Chelsea Kessner, Matthew Kessner, and Aubrey Kessner, and 3 great-grandchildren Caledonia Taylor, Brett Kessner, and Wyatt Taylor, who will forever carry forward her humor, kindness, and love of the Green Bay Packers.

She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Kessner, grandson Eli Kessner, and her parents George and Helen Loendorf.

Grandma Mary will not only be missed because she brightened every room she walked in, but for her famous cookies and bran rolls.

To honor Grandma Mary’s legacy, our family would be grateful for donations to her two favorite charities, Mary & Russell Kessner Scholarship at Montana State University and Mid-Columnia Meals on Wheels. Grandma Mary also wanted everyone to enjoy a glass of red wine in her memory.

Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels

1. 1824 Fowler St. Richland, WA 99352

2. https://midcolumbiamealsonwheels.app.neoncrm.com/forms/wintermcmow2024

3. Please dedicate donations in Memory of Mary Kessner.

Mary & Russell Kessner Scholarship #91416

1. www.msuaf.org/kessner

2. Your contribution will help continue their commitment to supporting the goals and approaches of Gallatin College’s professional workforce certificate programs and training relating to construction trades.

3. Please mail donations to Montana State University Alumni Foundation, 1501 S. 11th Ave. Bozeman MT 59715 noting the fund name and “Mary Kessner’s memory” in the memo line.