James A. Kessen, age 69, of Carthagena, died on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He was born December 25, 1950 in Celina, to the late Albert & Rita (Mertz) Kessen.

He is survived by siblings Ann & Richard Mueller of New Bremen, Michael & Linda Kessen of Carthagena, Kathleen Robinson of Lakeview, Jane & Tom Feltz of Maria Stein, Dennis Kessen of Carthagena, Mary Kessen of Celina, Tom & Julie Kessen of Carthagena and Nancy & Craig Gray of Celina.

He is preceded in death by brothers, Steve Kessen and John Kessen; and brother-in-law Lari Robinson.

He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, Celina Moose and Chickasaw V.F.W. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Korea. He enjoyed golfing and biking. He retired from Crown Control in New Bremen after more than 45 years.

The family would like to receive friends but due to COVID-19 concerns a private Mass will be held. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.