Jack L. Kissell, 90, of Hemet, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Hemet Valley Medical Center.

He was born June 6, 1913 in Columbus, Neb.

Mr. Kissell was employed at Showcase Homes of Anaheim as a construction superintendent and built homes throughout Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties.

He lived in Anaheim before moving to Idyllwild in 1973 and then to Hemet in 1990.

Mr. Kissell was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Anaheim, the Church of the Nazarene in Hemet, and the Crossroads Community Church in Harrison, Ark.

Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, March 22 at McWane Family Funeral Home. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23 at Anaheim Cemetery.

Mr. Kissell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel M. Kissell of Hemet; three sisters, Vernel Rankin of Columbus, Neb., Marcie Buford of Denver and Della Rose Steele of San Diego; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kaye Reesor and Gerry Wright.