Edward Fester

Mr. Fester was born July 9, 1924 in Benton Harbor the son of the late Gottlieb and Elizabeth (Rach) Fester. He was a veteran of the US Navy. On July 3, 1954 he married the former Harriet E. Kallies. Ed was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and the Bridgman American Legion Post 331. He worked for Pemco as a shipping clerk and machinist, retiring after 40 years of service in 1989.

Visitation

Tuesday November 6, 2007 , 5-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral Service

Wednesday November 7, 2007 , 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Military Rites of Burial and Commital

Wednesday November 7, 2007 at Graceland Cemetery

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Facts Born: July 9, 1924
Place of Birth: Benton Harbor, Michigan
Death: November 3, 2007
Place of Death: Bridgman, Michigan
Survived By his wife of 53 years, Harriet; two sons – Thomas (Linda) Fester of Strongsville, Ohio and James (Mary) Fester of Des Plaines, Illinois; two granddaughters – Kim (Joe) Morano of Lyons, Illinois and Timmie Lyn Barker of Lemont, Illinois; four great grandchildren – Nick, Timmy, Maria, and Austin; and four sisters – Helen (Ervin) Schmaltz of Baroda, Ruth Twarucsek, Dolores Fester, and Jeanette Fester all of Benton Harbor.

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
Hospice at Home, Immanuel Lutheran Church or Berrien County Cancer Service