Jessi Putzstuck-Kissler Memorial

Memorial fundraiser for Jessi Putzstuck-Kissler. Below is a message to Jessi from her beloved soon-to-be husband, Jordan Kissler:

12/8/20: We had our first phone call. It lasted 5 hours. A 5 hour phone call with me, the guy who doesn’t like to talk on the phone. During the phone call, I experienced something incredible. Pure true love. I fell in love with you over a phone call. I remember verbatim the conversation Saying:

“I’m tempted to say something but I don’t want to scare you away”

you responded “me too”

(Me being scared) “just say it”

You: “I think I love you”

Me: “I know I love you too!”

Before we even met we knew we loved eachother. Less than two weeks later I asked you to move in. And somehow, you said yes. Even though you’d be moving in with a ton of dogs, roommates, messy house, and all the rest.

This kicked off the most exciting, fun, exhilarating, enjoyable, and loving year of my life. I never knew how empty of fun and love my life was until you came in and blew it up.

Your laughter was infectious. Your smile illuminating. Your presence comforting. And your love spectacular.

We did everything together. Over the course of the year, we never spent more than 12 hours apart. You supported me through the roughest chapter of my life. Losing my job, struggling with my identity, yet you never faltered.

We grew so much together and planned out our lives together. My brain can’t accept that you’re gone. My heart is in denial. We put down a deposit on our dream wedding. Put all our design choices in. Mexico, just like we always wanted.

12/8/21: This Wednesday is our one year anniversary. I had it all planned out. I made you think you planned the “minor date” to celebrate. But if you didn’t know, that was the day you were gonna get your ring. The day I was going to ask you to spend the rest of your life with me. Up at the clock tower on 16th street. It was going to be perfect. Your family was going to be there to celebrate at dinner.

God had different plans. God took his amazing daughter up to be with him. My life will

Never be the same without my Wife. I’m lost without you. I’m empty and confused and numb. Please watch over me baby. Watch over me and keep me on track to chase the life we planned together. I miss you like crazy. Please visit soon

I need you. I never got to put the ring on you in person. So here’s your ring baby. Wear it

I’m heaven

— Your Husband “Yordan” (Jordan Kissler)