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Kester, Gerald L.
Gerald L. Kester, 83, of Fulton, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.
He was born July 3, 1926, near Coggon, Iowa. He was the son of the late Phillip and Bertha (Peterson) Kester.
Those surviving are his long time companion, Annie B. Evens; his sister, Wilma (John) Albang of Anamosa, and their daughters of Anamosa and Marion; and numerous cousins.
He worked as a police officer and truck driver for many years and he served in the United States Navy during World War II.
He will be dearly missed.
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