The Blaine County Journal News-Opinion - We've Got The County Covered

Ronny Rae Kessel, 75 of Chinook, MT passed away surrounded by family Sunday, February 25th at the Northern Montana Hospital. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada to Phillip and Linda, a twin to Bonny Burl. He was raised surrounded in the love of eight other siblings. Ronny lived most of his life in Chinook, MT where he worked a lifetime of farming for the Kessel family and later for the Briese family.

Ronny was a kind and generous man, who enjoyed the art of wood working Ronny's art consisted of many projects, but his favorite was finding old steam trunks and restoring them. He found much joy in the gift of giving. You can find his art in the homes of his beloved friends and family.

Ronny was extremely loving and proud of his 4 children, Russell, Rachel, Julie & Jill. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, as well as family throughout the U.S. and Canada. The family will be holding a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Team Wacee. There has been an account set up at First Bank of Montana at P.O. Box 9 Chinook MT 59523. Many thanks for the love reached out by the many friends & Family members at this time as well as the exceptional care we received by the staff at Northern Montana Hospital. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.