Art Kesterson

A rt K esterson , age 92, of North Platte, passed away at Centennial Park Retirement Village on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Art was born January 11, 1928, to Jeard and Ruth Kesterson in North Platte where he grew up. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1946. At the age of 16, Art started working at the Conoco Bulk Plant with his father and they worked together for 18 years until Jerry died. Art continued working for Conoco with his wife, Theresa, who did the books. He quit after 33 years then began driving and delivering seed corn for a few years and after trying a few different jobs, Art eventually retired.

On September 21, 1947, Art was united in marriage to Theresa Vencill. They made their home North Platte and were members of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Art and Theresa enjoyed motorcycle riding together, camping, time at their cabin at Lake Maloney and trips to the Black Hills. Art really loved his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; parents, Jerry and Ruth Kesterson, and in-laws, Ervin and Marguerite Vencill; sister-in-law, Cleda Dowhower McCammon; brothers-in-law, Wayne Dowhower and George McCammon; and great-grandson, Jacob Criswell.

Art is survived by his daughter, Judy (Bill) Frazier, of Marion, Iowa; grandchildren, Tracy (Chad) Criswell of Altoona, Iowa, and Ann (Adam) Rohret, of Urbandale, Iowa; five great-grandkids, Noah, Alexandra, Arthur and Charlotte Criswell and Adalynn Rohret; a niece and nephew; and other family members.

Cremation was chosen.  Graveside service and inurnment for Art and Theresa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Pastor Sipes of First Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the donor’s choice. Cards of condolences may be sent to Judy Frazier at 2805 Highland Drive, Marion, IA, 52302. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.