Sheldon M. ""Ted"" Kesner, 94, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Oak Crest Nursing Home, DeKalb.
Born March 29, 1916, in Waterman, the son of Roy and Viola (Morsch) Kesner, Ted was united in marriage on July 21, 1943, to Beatrice ""Betty"" Woods; they spent the next 67 happy years together.
Mr. Kesner served his country proudly with the United States Army during World War II. He was, for many years, a farmer. After returning from the service, Ted worked for DeKalb Ag, and after retiring from farming, he became a sales representative for Wyffels Seed Corn in the Waterman area. Ted was a 4-H member, when growing up and later became a 4-H leader.
He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Waterman. Mr. Kesner was a member of the Masonic Lodge, DeKalb County Farm Bureau, and was instrumental in the founding of the Waterman Heritage Society.
Ted was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Kesner of Waterman; his children, Bob (Kathy) Kesner of Lincoln, Janet (Kevin) Randall of Rockford, Jim (Sandy) Kesner of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Carol (Don) Ruhter of Barrington; his nine grandchildren; his 10 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Viola Kesner; and his sister, Marjorie Winkler.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at Waterman United Methodist Church, 210 W. Garfield St. Entombment will follow at North Clinton Cemetery, Waterman. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, and 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 31, at Nash-Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 W. Garfield St., Waterman, IL 60556.
Memorials can be directed to Waterman United Methodist Church; Waterman Area Heritage Society, 180 W. Lincoln Highway, Waterman; or the Sheldon M. Kesner Agriculture Scholarship, c/o Indian Creek Education Foundation, P.O. Box 426, Shabbona, IL 60550.
Arrangements are by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory; www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 815-264-3362.

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Published by Daily Chronicle from Dec. 30, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for SHELDON KESNER

8 Entries

Jon Popp

January 3, 2011

Sorry to hear about the passing of Ted. The Popp family and the Kesner family had alot of fond memories since we were just "down the road". Both my brother Tim and I detasseled corn on Ted's farm.
Our sincere condolences, he will be missed.

December 31, 2010

To Betty and family - I was so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor for many years to me and my parents. Sorry I couldn't be there, but I was out of state. Sincerely, Owen Kahle

Michele (Williams) Grimm

December 31, 2010

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and father. The Kesner family and the Williams family had many "points of intersection". We attended the same church when we were growing up; were in the same class in school, and went to 4-H together. Our parents shared the "Is and Ain'ts" adult fellowship group in the distant past and Ted and our mother, Vera, were both involved in the Heritage Society. Losing a parent is very hard and I don't think you ever really recover from it but the memories are what get you through. I know you all have many wonderful memories and you will cherish those. My deepest condolences to all of you. May God grant you peace at this most difficult time.

Rachelle Bianchi

December 30, 2010

Dear Betty and Family, It was with great sadness that I just heard of Ted's passing. I have many fond memories of Ted and have known and loved "Ted and Betty" for as long as I can remember. My Dad, Morsch Leifheit, treasured Ted's friendship, and Ted will always hold a special place in my heart. Sincerely, Rachelle (Chelle) Leifheit Bianchi.

michael johnson

December 30, 2010

Betty & Family,

So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I wish I could have extended my sympathy to all of you in person, but I am in Arizona for the winter.

I have always held your family in the highest regard. Your the first family I met at Country Insurance 40 some years ago. Ted was a very special person who will be missed by all that knew him and loved him. Please consider me one of those.

God Bless your family.
In Sympathy,

Micheal Johnson

Dave & Nancy Birch

December 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We have so many wonderful memories of Ted as our 4-H Leader when we were young, and as friend and neighbor later. He will be missed by many.

Bill Williams

December 30, 2010

I am saddened to hear of Ted's passing. Many wonderful Childhood memories of growing up in Waterman included Ted and the Kesner family.. It is always so hard to give up ones parent,but the memories will be in our minds forever...My thoughts are with you.

December 30, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to your family at this time. So glad he went on his trip to Washington this summer, what a wonderful thing to remember for your family.
Sincerly,
Jan & Wyn Wahlgren

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