Earl K. "Bun" Kesner

Earl Kenneth "Bun" Kesner, age 86 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 04, 2014, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born December 02, 1927, in Marine, IL, the son of Louis Herman and Evelyn Caroline (nee Franz) Kesner. On February 26, 1949 he Married Betty M. Weiss. She passed away March 21, 1990. On September 03, 1993, he married Darlene Ann Halbe Korte who survives. He was a member of Grantfork United Church of Christ. He was also a member of VFW Post #5694 Highland, IL; Helvetia Sharpshooters Society; Charter Member and Retired Member of Grantfork Voulnteer Fire Dept.. Earl was born on the family farm near Marine. He worked hauling milk. He later drove a 18 wheeler over the road, and hauled oil out of Granite City. Then he started Kesner Fertilizer, selling it to R&T Amonia. He and his wife wintered in Florida for many years, and they moved to Faith Village in the early 2000's. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and liked to dance. Survivors include : Wife - Darlene A Korte Kesner nee Halbe , Highland, IL Daughter - Carol A. (Charles) Kynion, Marine, IL Grandchild - Rae Lynne (Brian) Meyer, Marine, IL Grandchild - Jill M. (Jay) Bloemker, Highland, IL Grandchild - Gary A. Runge, Vandalia, IL Grandchild - Sabrina Smith, Dublin, GA Great Grandchild - Mikalya R. Bloemker, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Kylie A. Bloemker, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Robbie C. Meyer, Marine, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - Louis H. Kesner Mother - Evelyn C. Kesner nee Franz First Wife - Betty M. Kesner nee Weiss (married 2/26/1949 - died 3/21/1990) Daughter - Darla A. Smith died 01/16/2010 Brother - Wilbur L. "Willie" Kesner (died 11/13/1999) Sister - Evelyn Louise Hartlieb (died 4/27/2000) Sister - Nelda L. Gretefendt (died 6/30/1999) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 08, 2014, at Grantfork UCC Social Hall. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 08, 2014, at Grantfork UCC Social Hall in Grantfork, IL, with Rev. Tim A. Darmour-Paul officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern IL, American Diabetes Association, or Parkinson's Disease Association.

Earl K. "Bun" Kesner

December 2, 1927 - January 4, 2014