Bernadine Kuester

Bernadine Kuester, 90, of Sheboygan, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Morningside Health Care. Bernadine was born May 7, 1927, in Centerville, to the late George and Judith (Voss) Edler. On September 14, 1946, she married Delbert Kuester at the Holy Name of Jesus Rectory in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1995. Bernadine enjoyed cleaning and had a passion for baking. She also enjoyed shopping and reminiscing about the past while riding in the car, even though she never drove herself.
Survivors include her two daughters, Nadine (Eugene) Hansen, Sheboygan and Denise (Terry) Barthels, Centennial, CO; thirteen grandchildren, Lori (Arnie) Knoener, Michelle (Jeff) Roehl, Mike Kuester, Jr., Dean (Cory) Hansen, Eric Hansen, Morgan (Ryan) Jarrett, Megan Jackson, Evan Barthels, Ryanne (Pat) Froh, Jesse (Ashley) Krom, Patrick Krom, Scott (Alyssa) Krom, Allyson Krom (Adam Strucel); 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Edler and two daughters-in-law, Patricia Kuester and Bonnie Kuester. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Kuester and Kevin Kuester, one brother, Eugene Edler, four sisters, Marjorie Schwoerer, Ruth Portman, LaVerne Gerl and Carol Petermann and two sisters-in-law, Delilah Edler and Darlene Knott.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ (1248 Lincoln Avenue, Sheboygan) with the Rev. Greg Whelton officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday, at the church, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.