Husband of Elizabeth Alice Beam. Son of John Kestler and Nancy Barrow
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, November 17, 1921
Z. T. KESTLER DIES SUDDENLY
This community was greatly shocked by the intelligence that Mr. Z. T. Kestler had suddenly died at his home in this city on Tuesday noon, Nov.15, 1921, while engaged in eating his dinner. Mr. Kestler had not felt strong for several weeks, but was able to be about and attend to his accustomed duties, and on Tuesday was down town as usual. He was stricken suddenly, probably with apoplexy, and expired in a few minutes before medical aid could be summoned.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Edgar Price, of Missouri Valley, an old time friend of the family, will be held at the home of his son, Frank Kestler, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Chariton cemetery.
Zachary Taylor Kestler was born near Grafton, Ill., on February 7, 1848. He was married at Mt. Pulaski, Ill., on October 13, 1880, to Miss Elizabeth Alice Beam, who survives him.
After their marriage they moved directly to Stanberry, Mo., and spent two years there, and then went to Shenandoah, Iowa, where he was engaged in the railroad business. In 1900 they moved to Glenwood, Iowa, and with his sons he engaged in the laundry business. This partnership was dissolved in 1905 and with his son, Frank, he bought the Chariton laundry, locating here in July, 1905.
He has since been identified with the interests of this city and has been one of our most public spirited and progressive men. He was a man of high ideals and noble principle, generous almost to a fault, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.
He was not, perhaps, what one would be considered a leader of men, but he exerted that silent influence that molds and shapes the course of events and leads to good results. Mr. Kestler was a Christian gentleman and an exemplary citizen. Being of a happy disposition he was the most congenial company and was popular among young and old.
His beloved companion has been an invalid for many years and throughout this extended period of suffering Mr. Kestler has cared for her with the utmost devotion and without a murmur or complaint. He carried sunshine to all with whom he came in contact and all feel that in his death a personal loss has been sustained. Such lives are not in vain and are an incentive to us all.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Frank, of this city, and Dr. Roy Kestler, a dentist of Humeston. One sister, Mrs. Ursula Kirkpatrick, of New York City, is also living. "Dad" Kestler will be greatly missed in the community and the sympathy of innumerable friends will go out to the grief stricken ones.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, November 17, 1921
Z. T. KESTLER DIES SUDDENLY
This community was greatly shocked by the intelligence that Mr. Z. T. Kestler had suddenly died at his home in this city on Tuesday noon, Nov.15, 1921, while engaged in eating his dinner. Mr. Kestler had not felt strong for several weeks, but was able to be about and attend to his accustomed duties, and on Tuesday was down town as usual. He was stricken suddenly, probably with apoplexy, and expired in a few minutes before medical aid could be summoned.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Edgar Price, of Missouri Valley, an old time friend of the family, will be held at the home of his son, Frank Kestler, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Chariton cemetery.
Zachary Taylor Kestler was born near Grafton, Ill., on February 7, 1848. He was married at Mt. Pulaski, Ill., on October 13, 1880, to Miss Elizabeth Alice Beam, who survives him.
After their marriage they moved directly to Stanberry, Mo., and spent two years there, and then went to Shenandoah, Iowa, where he was engaged in the railroad business. In 1900 they moved to Glenwood, Iowa, and with his sons he engaged in the laundry business. This partnership was dissolved in 1905 and with his son, Frank, he bought the Chariton laundry, locating here in July, 1905.
He has since been identified with the interests of this city and has been one of our most public spirited and progressive men. He was a man of high ideals and noble principle, generous almost to a fault, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.
He was not, perhaps, what one would be considered a leader of men, but he exerted that silent influence that molds and shapes the course of events and leads to good results. Mr. Kestler was a Christian gentleman and an exemplary citizen. Being of a happy disposition he was the most congenial company and was popular among young and old.
His beloved companion has been an invalid for many years and throughout this extended period of suffering Mr. Kestler has cared for her with the utmost devotion and without a murmur or complaint. He carried sunshine to all with whom he came in contact and all feel that in his death a personal loss has been sustained. Such lives are not in vain and are an incentive to us all.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Frank, of this city, and Dr. Roy Kestler, a dentist of Humeston. One sister, Mrs. Ursula Kirkpatrick, of New York City, is also living. "Dad" Kestler will be greatly missed in the community and the sympathy of innumerable friends will go out to the grief stricken ones.
Husband of Elizabeth Alice Beam. Son of John Kestler and Nancy Barrow
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, November 17, 1921
Z. T. KESTLER DIES SUDDENLY
This community was greatly shocked by the intelligence that Mr. Z. T. Kestler had suddenly died at his home in this city on Tuesday noon, Nov.15, 1921, while engaged in eating his dinner. Mr. Kestler had not felt strong for several weeks, but was able to be about and attend to his accustomed duties, and on Tuesday was down town as usual. He was stricken suddenly, probably with apoplexy, and expired in a few minutes before medical aid could be summoned.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Edgar Price, of Missouri Valley, an old time friend of the family, will be held at the home of his son, Frank Kestler, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Chariton cemetery.
Zachary Taylor Kestler was born near Grafton, Ill., on February 7, 1848. He was married at Mt. Pulaski, Ill., on October 13, 1880, to Miss Elizabeth Alice Beam, who survives him.
After their marriage they moved directly to Stanberry, Mo., and spent two years there, and then went to Shenandoah, Iowa, where he was engaged in the railroad business. In 1900 they moved to Glenwood, Iowa, and with his sons he engaged in the laundry business. This partnership was dissolved in 1905 and with his son, Frank, he bought the Chariton laundry, locating here in July, 1905.
He has since been identified with the interests of this city and has been one of our most public spirited and progressive men. He was a man of high ideals and noble principle, generous almost to a fault, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.
He was not, perhaps, what one would be considered a leader of men, but he exerted that silent influence that molds and shapes the course of events and leads to good results. Mr. Kestler was a Christian gentleman and an exemplary citizen. Being of a happy disposition he was the most congenial company and was popular among young and old.
His beloved companion has been an invalid for many years and throughout this extended period of suffering Mr. Kestler has cared for her with the utmost devotion and without a murmur or complaint. He carried sunshine to all with whom he came in contact and all feel that in his death a personal loss has been sustained. Such lives are not in vain and are an incentive to us all.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Frank, of this city, and Dr. Roy Kestler, a dentist of Humeston. One sister, Mrs. Ursula Kirkpatrick, of New York City, is also living. "Dad" Kestler will be greatly missed in the community and the sympathy of innumerable friends will go out to the grief stricken ones.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, November 17, 1921
Z. T. KESTLER DIES SUDDENLY
This community was greatly shocked by the intelligence that Mr. Z. T. Kestler had suddenly died at his home in this city on Tuesday noon, Nov.15, 1921, while engaged in eating his dinner. Mr. Kestler had not felt strong for several weeks, but was able to be about and attend to his accustomed duties, and on Tuesday was down town as usual. He was stricken suddenly, probably with apoplexy, and expired in a few minutes before medical aid could be summoned.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Edgar Price, of Missouri Valley, an old time friend of the family, will be held at the home of his son, Frank Kestler, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Chariton cemetery.
Zachary Taylor Kestler was born near Grafton, Ill., on February 7, 1848. He was married at Mt. Pulaski, Ill., on October 13, 1880, to Miss Elizabeth Alice Beam, who survives him.
After their marriage they moved directly to Stanberry, Mo., and spent two years there, and then went to Shenandoah, Iowa, where he was engaged in the railroad business. In 1900 they moved to Glenwood, Iowa, and with his sons he engaged in the laundry business. This partnership was dissolved in 1905 and with his son, Frank, he bought the Chariton laundry, locating here in July, 1905.
He has since been identified with the interests of this city and has been one of our most public spirited and progressive men. He was a man of high ideals and noble principle, generous almost to a fault, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.
He was not, perhaps, what one would be considered a leader of men, but he exerted that silent influence that molds and shapes the course of events and leads to good results. Mr. Kestler was a Christian gentleman and an exemplary citizen. Being of a happy disposition he was the most congenial company and was popular among young and old.
His beloved companion has been an invalid for many years and throughout this extended period of suffering Mr. Kestler has cared for her with the utmost devotion and without a murmur or complaint. He carried sunshine to all with whom he came in contact and all feel that in his death a personal loss has been sustained. Such lives are not in vain and are an incentive to us all.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Frank, of this city, and Dr. Roy Kestler, a dentist of Humeston. One sister, Mrs. Ursula Kirkpatrick, of New York City, is also living. "Dad" Kestler will be greatly missed in the community and the sympathy of innumerable friends will go out to the grief stricken ones.
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