Truda L Kester

Beloved former wife of Rodger Kester; loving mother of Ross Kester and Steven Kester; loving sister of Gregory Sheehan and Jeffrey Sheehan. Truda, 76 at the time of her passing, was born to Jean and John Conley on November 20th, 1948, in St. Louis Missouri. She was raised by her mother and her stepfather, Raymond Sheehan. She was a long-time resident of Ferguson, growing up there as well as residing there when she passed away. She graduated from McCluer High School in 1966, and married Rodger Kester in 1968.

Furthering her education, she received a degree in accounting and worked in that field at two hospitals for many years as their chief financial officer. Following that, she obtained her teaching certificate and becoming a math teacher at Fort Zumwalt High School, where she taught while obtaining advanced education until her retirement in 2012.

Truda enjoyed family gatherings and traveling, both domestic and abroad. She visited a wide array of nations, from China, Japan and Australia in the west, including living on Guam for two years, to Germany, France and Spain in the east, just to name a few. Her last trip was a visit to Switzerland last year to research family history. She was a wonderful person, and will be missed greatly.

She is survived by her former husband, her sons, and her brothers.

Services: A visitation was held for immediate family only on Monday, March 31st, in accordance with Truda’s wishes. Her ashes will be interred with those of her mother, Jean F. Sheehan, at Mount Hope Cemetery at a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society.