Donald F. Kester, 84, of Williams Twp., PA died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Born January 6, 1936 in Easton he was a son of the late James and Grace (Anthony) Kester. He was married for 57 years to the former Pauline Hockman before her passing in 2016. Don was a roofing and siding contractor for 40 years, working for Lehigh Penn Contractors. He loved stock cars and at one time had his own. He enjoyed racing at Nazareth, Reading, Middletown and others. Don also loved snowmobiling and spent many weekends just doing the things he loved.
He is survived by children: Don Kester, Jr. of Walnutport, PA, Sharon Grube of Easton, PA; stepdaughters: Beverly Schenewolf (widow of Joe), Donna Allen (husband Steve) all of Easton; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and 8 nephews. 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a grandson, Steven Craig Allen died earlier.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in South Easton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Dawn Franklin
December 30, 2020 at 5:23 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don was a great person. He always had the patience to deal with us as teenagers..Many happy and great memories of him.