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Jack L. Kiester

Jack Kiester Obituary

JACK L. KIESTER LANSING, IL
Jack L. Kiester, age 79 of Lansing, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009. He is survived by his third wife, Patricia; one son, Jeff (Jeanette) Kiester of Lansing; three daughters: Nancy (Lance) Lucas of Lansing, Marlene Kiester (Rebecca Ruddy) of Eagan, MN and Dr. Carolyn Burns; five grandchildren: Jake Kiester, Sarah Eichhorn, Alison Eichhorn, Karie Eichhorn and Jason Burns; sister, Kitty (Ray) Vanderby of Lansing; and numerous nieces and nephews, with special thanks to Jack's caregiver, Kim. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schroeder- Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Friends are invited to visit with the family, Friday, October 2, 2009 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Jack taught Industrial Arts in District #215, Thornton Fractional North and South for 35 years. He coached Varsity Basketball for 18 years and won the SICA Championship for T.F. South High School in 1963. He was also the proprietor of the Lansing Dairy Queen and later the Tombstone Inn of Calumet City. Years ago, Jack belonged to the Calumet City Cavaliers, and the Lansing Lions Club. He had an amazingly robust personality with an incredible work ethic he installed deeply into his children. He was forever an optimist and always looked forward to a new tomorrow. Jack loved to hunt and fish and loved to share his stories of Canada with his many friends. As a young teacher, he often recruited students to join him in Canada to help work and fish on the island retreat, which earned him the name "Canada Jack." Jack knew about being a good friend and often visited his friends that were in nursing homes, or shut in from health problems. He loved animals and especially enjoyed visiting his son's dogs! www.schroederlauer.com

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Published by The Times from Sep. 27 to Oct. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Kiester

16 Entries

Michael Kozubek

March 3, 2010

Just heard of the passing of Coach Kiester. I played on his freshman basketball team at TF north in 1954. I have many ,many memories of coach Jack,especially of him hauling us back to Lansing on that old Model A ford coupe he had. We looked like the Keystone Cops. Mike Kozubek Topeka, kansas

Sally Sobek-Sciackitano

October 6, 2009

Sorry to hear about your dad. He was my first boss at DQ and we had so much fun working there. He was a great friend to my dad and I'm sure they are gathering around playing poker up there with all the gang. Thinking of you all and wish I could have told you in person.

Joan Ruddy

October 2, 2009

Dear Marlene and family,

We're so sorry to learn of the death of your father, Jack. He had an interesting and productive life. He must have been so proud of you. You have his work ethic, love of dogs and the outdoors, you have generosity and loyalty to your friends. A wonderful combination.
May you always cherish the memories of your time with him. You and your family are in our daily prayers.

We love you Marlene.
Matt, Joan and Courtney Ruddy

M.Wells Family

October 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

TFS Student

September 30, 2009

Even after many years many of us former students still talk about Mr. Kiester's class. He encouraged many students to further their career in Auto repair and other repair jobs.

Ray Sohl

September 30, 2009

My memories of Coach Kiester are the four years that I was a basketball manager at South and the fun and hard work that he appreciated from the teams he coached.

September 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jan and Nancy Turner

September 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barb Sobek

September 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I remember your dad well! Especially all the poker nights at the house. He was a good friend to my dad for many years and was always there for mom and us when dad was away!

Brenda Acquaviva

September 27, 2009

Marlene and family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

September 27, 2009

Sorry too here about your loss,he will
surely be missed by all that new him.
may friends & family be with you at this difficult time

Mary (Si)Siatta
Chicago Heights

Jolynn Hamelman

September 27, 2009

I so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack and Joanne were my Godparents and I have fond memories of visiting you during the summers in the 70's.
Take care of each other.

Don Sohl

September 27, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

wally/cheryl romberg

September 27, 2009

we are so sorry to hear of jack's passing.he was a great man and friend to all.we will keep his love and friendship in our hearts.may GOD comfort you at this time.

Joe[coach] DeSoto

September 27, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

marlene kiester

September 27, 2009

i will miss you dad.

marlene

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