Jerry Dean Kester

Jerry Dean Kester, 82, of Friedheim, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Estates of Perryville.

He was born September 27, 1937, in Friedheim, to Albert and Bertha Ahrens Kester. 

Jerry was an entrepreneur.  He owned and operated heavy equipment; owned and managed several rental properties; did custom combining in the counties of Perry, Cape Girardeau, and Bollinger; and helped his dad on the family farm.

He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.  Jerry enjoyed life to the fullest and was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Loving survivors include a son, Jerry Dean (Michelle) Kester, Jr. and children Timothy and Emma B Kester of Chesterfield, Missouri; two nieces, Cynthia (Mike) Mirly and Deborah (Bryan) McCain both of Jackson; a nephew, Rodney (Vickie) Kinder of Benton, Kentucky; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert “Bob” Kinder; and a nephew, Timothy Kinder.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, and from 9 a.m. to service time, Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.

The funeral is at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the church, with the Rev. Roger Steinbrueck officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church.

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