Roger S. Kesner

Roger S. Kesner, age 76, of Highland, IL., died Monday, April 23, 2007, at his Residence in Highland, IL. He was born September 17, 1930, in Pocahontas, IL., the son of John and Myrtle (Brown) Kesner. On December 29, 1951, he married Marion M. Kesner, nee Hundsdorfer, who survives. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL; a former Secretary of the Madison County Fair Assoc.; VFW Post #5694, Highland, IL; Life Member of the U of I Alumni Assoc.; George Rogers Clark Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Born and reared at Pocahontas, IL; graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1948. Attended Greenville College; then served with the US Army from 1951 to 1953, with duty in Germany with the 1st Division. He played baseball during his service time with the European Championship Team. Graduated from Greenville College, Greenville, IL, in 1955, with a Bachelor Degree. In 1958 he graduated from University of Illinois with a Master\'s of Education. From 1955-58 he was a teacher/principal at New Douglas School; 1958-65 Highland High School PE/Driver\'s Ed Teacher; 1965-66 Highland High School Social Studies teacher; 1966-89 the Highland Junior High School Principal. He coached baseball, basketball and track off and on through the years. He retired June 15, 1989. After his retirement, from 1990-91, he coached baseball at the Junior High School. He truly enjoyed working with Junior High School students. Enjoyed travelling, all the Continental United States and Canada, they did that every summer, for two weeks. Loved gardening, his grandchildrens\' activities, an avid University of Illinois fan and had a marvelous sense of humor. He donated his time to many service organizations. Survivors include Wife-Marion M. Kesner, nee Hundsdorfer of Highland, Ill., Daughter-Sue A. (Dr. Scott A.) Halvorson of Highland, Ill., Grandson-Jonathan Anton Halvorson of Chicago, Ill., Granddaughter-Jennifer Anne Halvorson of Champaign-Urban, Ill., Brother-In-Law-Anton \"Tony\" (Sandra K.) Hundsdorfer of Highland, Ill., Sister in-law-Lovell Kesner of Greenville, Ill., Niece & Nephews-Four He was preceeded in death by Father-John Edwin Kesner, Mother-Myrtle Kesner (nee Brown), Son-Lt. John Cletus \"Jay\" Kesner, USN (dod 6/15/1985), Brother-James D. Kesner, Sister-Helen L. Kesner, Brother-Donald B. Kesner. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.

Roger S. Kesner

September 17, 1930 - April 23, 2007