She was born on July 22, 1922 in Marissa, IL the daughter of Harry and Alvina Luechtefeld.
Esther married Russel Kehrer on September 17, 1940 in St. Libory, IL. He preceded her in death in 1996.
She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belleville, Belleville Moose and PSOP (programs and services for older persons) in Belleville. Esther enjoyed traveling, gardening, dancing, and boating. She has water skied until she was 80!
Esther is survived by two children Gary (Linda) Kehrer of Texas and Teresa (Mark) Kennedy of Edwardsville; six grandchildren Candace Kehrer, David (Dawn) Kehrer, Christopher (Melody) Kehrer, Ann (Aaron) Wall, Clayton Kehrer, and Hilary (Bryan) Crites; six great grandchildren Cassidy, Paisley, Lacey, Devin, Jacob, and Madison.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son David Kehrer; four siblings Harrison Luechtefeld, Lee Luechtefeld, Viola Beste, and Raymond Luechtefeld.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral mass at noon on Saturday January 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Belleville.
Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights.
Donations may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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