Richard Kestner
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Richard Allen Kestner
Age 53, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 8, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Steve and Leslie Kestner.
Rick graduated from Catholic Central in Springfield in 1985 and went on to attend Belmont Abbey in North Carolina where he played basketball until 1986 entered into the Air Force serving 2 tours of duty in Greece and Spain during Operation Desert Storm. He then returned to the States where he made his way to Oregon where he met and later married his wife Heather (Hemmes) Kestner. Rick was a proud veteran of the Air Force, a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Rick loved watching and coaching his daughter Olivia and others in basketball as well as spending time with friends and family.
Rick is survived by his wife, Heather Kestner; one daughter Olivia Kestner of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one son Joshua Kestner of Lancaster, California; his parents Steve and Leslie Kestner of Springfield, Ohio; one brother Christopher Kestner and his wife Erin of Green, Ohio; uncles Jim and Larry Kestner of Springfield, OH; seven nieces; 2 grand daughters.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Ed and Verna Stone and Leonard and Edith Kestner as well as a very special great aunt Mildred (Mid) Kestner and nephew Ethan Kazmerzak.
Due to COVID 19, there are currently no services scheduled but may be at a later date.
Age 53, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 8, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Steve and Leslie Kestner.
Rick graduated from Catholic Central in Springfield in 1985 and went on to attend Belmont Abbey in North Carolina where he played basketball until 1986 entered into the Air Force serving 2 tours of duty in Greece and Spain during Operation Desert Storm. He then returned to the States where he made his way to Oregon where he met and later married his wife Heather (Hemmes) Kestner. Rick was a proud veteran of the Air Force, a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Rick loved watching and coaching his daughter Olivia and others in basketball as well as spending time with friends and family.
Rick is survived by his wife, Heather Kestner; one daughter Olivia Kestner of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one son Joshua Kestner of Lancaster, California; his parents Steve and Leslie Kestner of Springfield, Ohio; one brother Christopher Kestner and his wife Erin of Green, Ohio; uncles Jim and Larry Kestner of Springfield, OH; seven nieces; 2 grand daughters.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Ed and Verna Stone and Leonard and Edith Kestner as well as a very special great aunt Mildred (Mid) Kestner and nephew Ethan Kazmerzak.
Due to COVID 19, there are currently no services scheduled but may be at a later date.
Funeral Service
Service information unavailable.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 8, 1967
Dec 13, 2020
53
Tributes
Heather and Olivia I am so very sorry, my heart breaks for you both. Rick was an awesome "big guy". He will be missed by many. Much love and big hugs Lisa
Lisa Kirkpatrick - friend
Heather and Olivia I am so very sorry, my heart breaks for you both. Rick was an awesome "big guy". He will be missed by many. Much love and big hugs Lisa
Lisa Kirkpatrick - friend
Heather and Olivia our hearts go out to you both. You are in our prayers and we love you.
Please know that if you ever need anything, all you need to do is holler.
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Beth, Ben and Jacob Coyle - Friend
Heather and Olivia I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed you all coming in to Cracker Barrel and getting to visit with you.
Donna Bolinger - co worker
Heather and Olivia, I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Tonya Curtsinger - friend
Heather and Olivia, we are so sorry for your loss and the pain you are feeling. Know that many people care about you and are here to support you. He will be missed.
Jerri Lynn Pickett - Friend/Co-worker
Heather and Olivia, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for comfort and peace. ??????
Kathy Sheppard - Friend
Funeral Service
Service information unavailable.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 8, 1967
Dec 13, 2020
53