Richard T. Bissler
E-mail: rbissler@bisslerandsons.com

A lifelong Kent resident, he has been the owner and President of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home since 1988. Rick is a 1972 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and a 1976 University of Minnesota graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science. He received both his Funeral Directors and Embalmers license in 1976. In 1995, he became a Certified Crematory Operator through the Cremation Association of America (CANA).  Rick and his wife, Jane, have 2 daughters, Stephanie (Shawn) Arden and Carlie Bissler.

He is a member of numerous civic organizations including: Kent Rotary Club, PARTA Board Member, and Kent Free Library Board Member.  He is also a Board Member of Home Savings Bank, currently serving as Chairman of the Audit Committee.