Robert Bruce Kester and Sandra Lou (Sandy Lou) Hartman

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Husband Robert Bruce Kester

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           Born: 25 Aug 1936 - Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN
       Baptized: 
           Died: 4 Apr 2017 - Carmel, Hamilton County, IN
         Buried: 2017 - Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN
FamilySearch ID: LRLX-HVM
Find A Grave ID: 178132362

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         Father: Ray Kester {FSID: L24J-N4J, FGID: 170904165}
         Mother: Ella May Gilbert {FSID: L528-ZB3, FGID: 170904048}

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       Marriage: 31 Dec 1960 - Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN

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   Other Spouse: Judith A. (Judy) Crawford {FGID: 72843188}

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Wife Sandra Lou (Sandy Lou) Hartman

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            AKA: Sandra Lou Hicks
           Born: 13 Jun 1939 - Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN
       Baptized: 
           Died: 8 Mar 2013 - Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN
         Buried: 
FamilySearch ID: LVG2-ZG1
Find A Grave ID: 196058881

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Children

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1 F Keely Lyn Kester

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           Born: Cir 1962
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: William J. Maurer

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2 F Kara Kester

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           Born: Cir 1964
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: ? Kirton

         Spouse: David Scott Decker Sr

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General Notes: Husband - Robert Bruce Kester

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178132362/robert-b_-kester

BIRTH 25 Aug 1936
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
DEATH 4 Apr 2017 (aged 80)
Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
BURIAL
Roselawn Memorial Park
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
MEMORIAL ID 178132362

Robert B. Kester, 80, of Westfield, and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at IU Hospital North in Carmel. He was born on Aug. 25, 1936, in Terre Haute, to Ray and Ella Mae (Gilbert) Kester.
He was married to the love of his life, Judith A. (Bell) Kester, who preceded him in death in 2011. Bob also was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Bill Kester.
Bob is survived by his daughters, Keely Maurer, Kara Decker and husband David, and Breona Wendell; sons, Paul Scott and wife Suanne, Charles Scott and wife Erin, and Chad Chubb and wife Lisa; a sister, Nila Johnson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and last, but not least, his beloved dog, Honey Bunny.
Bob served in the Indiana National Guard. He was a lifelong entrepreneur, owning several businesses including Big K Tires. He was an active member of Grace Memorial Church.
In his younger days, Bob played basketball and bowled on several leagues. He enjoyed hunting. Bob was a sports fanatic and an avid fan of Indiana University, Indianapolis Colts, and the New York Yankees.
Bob enjoyed going out to breakfast and visiting with friends, family, and strangers. He loved to tell stories about the many adventures he experienced during his lifetime. He was devoted to his faith in the Lord and made it his mission to be a witness for Him. Bob was an extremely generous and kind-hearted man, donating money to many charitable causes and helping others. Bob touched many lives and will be truly missed.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Pringle officiating. Bob will be laid to rest next to his wife in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Family Members

Spouses
Sandra Lou Hartman Hicks 1939–2013 (m. 1960)
Judith A Crawford Kester 1953–2011

Created by: PLS
Added: 5 Apr 2017
Find a Grave Memorial 178132362

memorial page for Robert B. Kester (25 Aug 1936–4 Apr 2017), Find a Grave Memorial no. 178132362, citing Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by PLS (contributor 47341148) .

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LRLX-HVM
"Birth • 1936

Death • 4 Apr 2017

Burial • 2017
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States of America"

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General Notes: Wife - Sandra Lou (Sandy Lou) Hartman

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196058881/sandra-lou-hicks

BIRTH 13 Apr 1939
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
DEATH 8 Mar 2013 (aged 73)
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
BURIAL Burial Details Unknown
MEMORIAL ID 196058881

Sandra H. Hicks, 73, of Terre Haute, died Friday, March 8, 2013 in Methodist Hospital. She was born April 13, 1939 in Terre Haute to Elmer C. Hartman and Gladys Holsapple Hartman. She was a retired school teacher in the Vigo County School Corporation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hicks in 1995. Survivors include four daughters, Kara Kirton of Indianapolis, Keely Maurer of Canton, Ohio, Susan Hicks Bryant of Clarksville, Tennessee and Betsy Glassey of Bloomington; two sons, Tim Hicks and his wife Cherri of Schertz, Texas and Dan Hicks of Coral Springs, Florida; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several cousins.. Sandra was a graduate of Wiley High School Class of 1957. She was a member of Newcomers Club of Terre Haute, Red Hat Society of Terre Haute, and Chatter and Stitch Quilt Club. She was an enthusiastic golfer and quilter. A Celebration of Sandra’s Life will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th Street. Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Family Members

Parents
Elmer Clements Hartman 1897–1975
Gladys Merium Holsapple Hartman 1900–1980

Spouses
Robert B. Kester 1936–2017 (m. 1960)
Thomas Howard Hicks 1929–1995 (m. 1978)

Siblings
Jack D. Hartman 1921–1947

Created by: Terry Kaul
Added: 14 Jan 2019
Find a Grave Memorial 196058881

memorial page for Sandra Lou “Sandy Lou” Hartman Hicks (13 Apr 1939–8 Mar 2013), Find a Grave Memorial no. 196058881, ; Maintained by Terry Kaul (contributor 48674934) Burial Details Unknown.

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVG2-ZG1
"Birth • 13 June 1939
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States

Death • 8 March 2013
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States"

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Notes: Marriage

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178132362/robert-b_-kester
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196058881/sandra-lou-hicks

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LRLX-HVM
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVG2-ZG1

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