Rita Kester's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2026 in Austin, Minnesota

Rita Kester

June 28, 1936 - February 8, 2026 (89 years old)

Austin, Minnesota

Rita Kester's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2026 in Austin, Minnesota

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Clasen-Jordan Mortuary

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Rita Kester

June 28, 1936 - February 8, 2026 (89 years old)

Austin, Minnesota

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Rita Kester Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Kester of Austin, Minnesota, who passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Delbert Skinner and Anna Skinner (Swatosh); her husband Ronald Kester; her siblings, Marcia Wilke and Don Skinner; and her sister-in-law Phyllis Skinner.

She is survived by: her sons, Wade Kester (Barb) of St. Clair, MN and Rod Kester (Tammy) of Brownsdale, MN; her grandchildren, Brandon Kester of Kasson, MN, Bridget Anderson (Matt) of St. Clair, MN, Kristen Kelly (Ryan) of Plainview, MN, Adam Kester (Amanda) of East Lyme, CT and Taylor Kester of Brownsdale, MN; her sister Roxanne Bellrichard of Albert Lea, MN; and her sister-in-law Joanne Hogan of Rochester, MN. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary



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