Selma A. Kesler, 84, an elementary school teacher who taught in four public school systems in DuPage County, died Sunday, July 23, in her Warrenville home. Mrs. Kesler taught in Villa Park, Darien, Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale schools for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Olney, Ill., Mrs. Kesler attended Eastern Illinois University and Wheaton College, and received a master’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University. “There was nothing she didn’t do,” said her daughter Virginia Lee Metz. “She was a painter, played the piano and enjoyed decorating her home.” Mrs. Kesler lived in Lombard for 40 years and is remembered for her optimism. “The grandchildren often say they want to grow up to be like her,” Metz said. “She loved children and they loved her.” Other survivors include another daughter, Joy Anne Achtipes; a son, Harley; six grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert and Bobby Colvin; and two sisters, Pauline Stealy and Betty Dunn. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
