Louis Kester, 83, of
He was born in Mt. Vernon,
Louis retired at
the age of 75 in 2004 as an Operating Engineer with the Local 150 after more
than 50 years of service. He was a dedicated family man and loved his wife and
children. Louis believed there was nothing better than a hard days work. After
retirement he spent much of his time working on the family farm. He enjoyed
doing various task for others. Louis was an avid Nascar fan. Louis was a lifetime member of the
National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited. Above all Louis loved the Lord
and was a man of prayer.
He was preceded
in death by his parents; brother, Robert Kester;
great granddaughter; Charlotte Kester; sister in law,
Dorothy Kester. Louis is survived by his devoted wife
of 64 years, Evoma (Wood) Kester;
son, Louis “Eddie” Kester; daughters, Sondra Kester, Pamela Simpson (Roger), Brenda Stratman;
grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Kester, Erin and
Emily Simpson, and Manda Hess (Jake) and Brooks Stratman; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Henry Kester (Zella); several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services
will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday November 6, 2012 at Schneider Funeral Home 512
Main St. in Mt. Vernon officiated by the pastors of Boeke
Rd. Baptist Church, burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Visitation will
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