George Nolan Kissell

George Nolan Kissell, 72, of Elizabethtown, KY passed away peacefully in his home on December 13, 2024. George was born on December 1, 1952 in Milan, IN. A Celebration of Life will be held December 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2PM at the Baymont by Wyndham in Elizabethtown, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Kissell and Beverley Ludwig.

George is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Teresa. Together, they built a beautiful life with their five children, and eight grandchildren: Ryan (Lori) Kissell of Mayslick, KY, and their sons Daniel (Lou) and Cody Kissell of Ft. Campbell, KY; Melissa Zwiesler and her children Jacob and Makenzie Zwiesler, of Centerville, OH; Lyndsay (Nicholas) Kissell Viers and their son Henry Kissell Viers; of Cincinnati, OH; Jessica (Donnie) Cochran and their daughter Kaylynn Cochran of Elizabethtown, KY; and Amanda (Jarred) Duvall and their children Mason and Anna Duvall of Rineyville, KY. The family is also awaiting the arrival of the first great-grandchild.

George is also survived by his siblings Robert (Jacqueline) Kissell of Beavercreek, OH, and Debbie (Eddie) Johnson, Steven (Sherry) Kissell, and Jacke (John) Bates all of Osgood, IN.

George took great pride in caring and providing for his family. Beginning in carpentry, he progressed to a Director of Quality Control allowing him to provide for his family and travel overseas as a humanitarian worker. George enjoyed woodworking, handcrafting metal sculpture, drawing, and being in nature. His greatest pride was being Papaw George and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as the loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend that he was. The love that he shared with us all will live on eternally.