Michael R. Kessler died unexpectedly on May 4, 2011, just one day after his 45th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Christine, and their two children, Matthew, 11, and Kate, 9, his father, Robert R. Kessler of Mercer Island, a brother and a sister. Kessler moved to the Island in 1981 with his family and attended O’Dea High School, the UW and earned an MBA at George Washington University. He was an investments analyst. Services have been held. A CaringBridge site has been created for the family at www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikekessler.