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ROBERT R. "BOB" KIESTER

1921 - 2019

ROBERT R. "BOB" KIESTER obituary, 1921-2019, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1921

DIED

2019

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue

Fort Wayne, Indiana

ROBERT KIESTER Obituary

ROBERT R. "BOB" KIESTER, 97, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne, Ind. Born on Nov. 27, 1921 in Henry -etta, Okla., he was a son of the late Herb and Clara Kiester. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and retired as a Lt. Col. in the Air Force Reserves. He became a plumber and owner of Kiester Plumbing for 34 years. He was an over 50-year member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, serving as a sacristan and usher, Elks Lodge 155, American Legion Post 296, and the B-26 Marauder's Historical Association. Bob is survived by son, David Kiester of Nashville, Tenn.; daughters, Peg Kiester and Sue (Richard) Keirns, both of Fort Wayne, Ind., Terry (John) Sisco of New Haven, Ind., and Kathy (Jim) Faichnie of Toronto, Canada; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Madeline Adams of Ingleside, Ill. Bob was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Mary 'Patricia' Kiester; brothers, William, Ralph and Donald Kiester; sister, Betty Mae Kiester. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Services of N.E. Indiana. To sign the online guestbook visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 22, 2019.

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Deborah Ryan

November 26, 2019

Katherine and Family, it sounds like your dad had a wonderful and blessed life, and will truly be missed. My condolences to everyone.

effie kakoutis

November 26, 2019

Blessings of good health and strength to you & your family at this difficult time, my condolences. effie.

Annette Schilz

November 26, 2019

Katherine and family, my sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Annette Schilz

Barbara Paessler

November 26, 2019

Katherine I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Brad Antle

November 26, 2019

Dear Katherine.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He seemed to have had an exceptional life. Wishing you strength for the journey ahead and that over time, the difficult feelings fade and that the beautiful memories strengthen.

Joshua Pinchuk

November 25, 2019

To the Kiester family. I offer my sincerest condolences. I hope you are surrounded by family and friends and that you take comfort in their love and support. With respect and in sympathy.

Aron Hathaway

November 25, 2019

Dear Katherine, so sorry to hear of the passing of you Dad. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care of yourself and your family.

2151 Lenox rd Moore

November 25, 2019

I just learned of Mr Kiester passing. I went to school with his daughter Peg for 12 years at St Pats and Central Catholic. I told Peg at our 50th high school reunion that I remembered her father well...I was an altar boy at St Pats and did alot of Sunday masses. God bless all the St Pats ushers but Mr Kiester always impressed me as the sharpest dresser! We lost Mrs Freiburger last week and now Mr Kiester..two members of America's greatest generation...there is alot of truth to that...John Moore

Chris Thean

November 25, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

Annie Bernard

November 25, 2019

My most sincere condolences Katherine. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..I read through your dad's accomplishments, quite impressive!

November 25, 2019

Dear Katherine, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He seemed to have lived quite an incredible and long life. take care, Nadine Nichols

November 25, 2019

My condolences Katherine. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

November 25, 2019

My most sincerest condolences to all of you. Warmest thoughts & prayers.
Rachel Foster

November 24, 2019

Katherine,so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Nancy Wen

Caroline Yang

November 24, 2019

Dear Katherine and the Kiester family, I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Kiester lived a remarkable life. My prayers are with you.

Nancy Mims mcleod

November 23, 2019

Sweet Kiester Family. I feel your loss. He was one of the greatest generation. A man of courage, intelligence and humor. He's seen daddy and they r talking old times. Be well. Keep your memories close. And smile

Denise Watkins

November 23, 2019

I was so sorry to read of Bob's passing. Was blessed to have bought my first home next door to Bob & Pat... best neighbors ever! Over the next 20+ years, spent many evenings on their front porch with our beverages, solving the world's problems. He was such an interesting and caring man, who'd had an incredible life and I loved hearing his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and Dick, Peg, Terry and the rest of the family. May you all find comfort in your memories and knowing that he's back with your sweet mom once again... happily ever after.

Diana Rodriguez

November 22, 2019

My most sincere condolences to Katherine and all the family. Working with her daily we know how much she love her parents. Hoping that all the family finds comfort in happy memories.

Michelle Snedden

November 22, 2019

Sincere condolences to the Kiester family and friends. Reflect fondly on your precious memories, they'll get you through this difficult time. With love, thoughts and prayers.

Krista Spencer

November 22, 2019

Dear Katherine and family, my thoughts and sincere condolences are with you at this sad time. May you find strength in each other.

November 22, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with Katherine and her family. She often spoke of her father and how important he was to so many.
Lisa Mihalik

Griselle Smith

November 22, 2019

Deepest condolences to Katherine and family from the IBM Caribbean team.

Cathy Needs

November 22, 2019

My sympathies on your loss Katherine and family

Diane Tahmizian

November 22, 2019

Katherine, your father had such a long and accomplished life. You must be very proud of him. Virtual hugs ... Diane

Ingrid Hoida

November 22, 2019

Katherine, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during these difficult days.

November 22, 2019

Katherine, we are all so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We are glad you can be with your family and extend the time into the Thanksgiving holidays! Hopefully that will be comforting for everyone and a reminder to enjoy your family every single day, Kristen, Peter and Angela

Jim McGinnis

November 22, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the entire Kiester family.
Mr. Kiester you will be missed and gods speed

Deb Bubb

November 22, 2019

My deepest condolences to Katherine and the entire family. Wishing you peace and comfort in this sad time.

Beth Smith

November 22, 2019

My deepest sympathy to Katherine and the entire family. My prayers are with you all.

Linda Lallow

November 22, 2019

Remembering Mr. Kiester from the South Wayne Nbhd. My sympathy to Dave on the loss of his father.

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