Howard W. Kissler

Howard W. Kissler died September 12, 2011 in Lakewood, Wash., surrounded by his family.

He was born in Odessa on November 20, 1950, the fourth of five boys, to Fred and Clara Kissler. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1970.

He grew up on the farm, which raised grain, cattle and horses. He then worked on a ranch at Marlin, which he managed for several years. After that, he took up trucking and stayed with it, working for several companies. He had worked for Prax Air Distribution since 1984.

Howard married Terry, and they lived in Odessa from 1975 to 1983, at which time they separated. The...