Mary Lucille Kesler, age 84, of Rochester passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Communities with her children by her side.

Mary was born on June 26, 1935 in Rochester, MN to the late Paul and Mildred (Mahon) Adamson. She married Bill Kesler on June 14, 1958 at St John's Catholic Church in Rochester.

Mary graduated from Lourdes High School in 1953. She was a wonderful dedicated stay-at- home-mom along with providing daycare to several families and being one of the best Girl Scout leaders.  Mary also sold Avon and Amway for many years. After her children were in school, she worked at Mayo Clinic for over 20 years in the Radiology Department as a Desk Attendant. She retired from Mayo Clinic in 1995.

Her passion was her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Catholic faith and her love for cooking.  She was involved in all of her children's activities and loved spending time at the family cabin in Wisconsin.  After the kids were grown, she and Bill enjoyed trips to Hawaii and Germany.

She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church for over 50 years where she was involved with the Rosary Group and her and Bill were Hospitality Ministers.

Mary is survived by her six children, Brian (Linda) of Mantorville, Pam Sparks of Rochester, Julie Mosser of Kasson, Dan (Rosa) of Rochester, Katie (Jon) Jeckell of Silvis, IL and Mike (Jessie) of Rochester; 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters and 2 brothers.

She is preceded in death by her husband Bill, her parents Paul and Mildred, and her brothers Tom, Bob, and Ron.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am, Friday, January 10, 2020 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Fr. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Friday at the church.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Rochester Catholic Schools or St. Pius X Catholic Church.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com