Frank Kester's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2024 in Grinnell, Iowa

Frank Kester

January 30, 1934 - January 10, 2024 (89 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Frank Kester's obituary , Passed away on January 10, 2024 in Grinnell, Iowa

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Frank Kester

January 30, 1934 - January 10, 2024 (89 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

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Frank Kester Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Frank Kester of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 10, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Maurice Gaylord Kester and Mildred Maxine Kester (Grovenburg); his children, Ronnie Kester and Vicky Cox; his son-in-law Laurel Pollock; his sister Betty; his brother-in-law Marvin Taylor; his brother David; his sister-in-law Irene Kester; his parents-in-law, John and Sophia Collum; and his siblings-in-law, Ambrose, Betty Collum, Bruce Collum, Irene Greer, Jack and Larry.

He is survived by : his wife Patty Kester of Grinnell; his daughters, Brenda Arment (Mike) of Grinnell and Shelly Pollock of Kansas City, MO; his grandchildren, Curt Cox (Colette), Shawn Cox (Sam), Jennifer Tidman (Mike), Trent Arment (Jennifer), Travis Arment (Holly), Trisha Arment, Kelsey Bryan (Seth), Alea Slater and Bryton Pollock; his great grandchildren, Zach, Curtis, Connor, Avery, Madeline, Tori, Alec, Cain, Parker, Hunter, Abbie, Matt, Kate, Sam, Jaedyn, Leighton, Skylar, Harper, Reese, Maddox, Quinn, Noah and Brock; and his great great grandchildren, Weslynn, Silas and Sophia. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Jan 19

Prayer

Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell
1103 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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Jan 19

Visitation

Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell
1103 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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Jan 20

Funeral service

St. Mary Catholic Church
1002 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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Jan 20

Burial

Hazelwood Cemetery

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