Lera Vesta Kesler was born July 29, 1923 to Walter B. and Ruth M (Miller) Kesler. She went to be with her Lord on September 8, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sylvan Kesler; a sister Vivian M. Norton; two brothers-in-law; and a sister-in-law. Those surviving are a brother, Roland (Valetta) Kesler of Quinter; two sisters, Doris K. Metzler (Dale) Ulrich of Bridgewater, Virginia, and Carol J. Hess of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and a brother-in-law, Leo Norton of Park, Kansas.
Lera was a 1946 graduate of Quinter High School, and graduated from McPherson College in 1953. She also attended Biola College of Talbot Seminary in LaMirada, California. Several years were spent in Phoenix, Arizona teaching in church-sponsored nursery schools. Later she operated her own daycare/pre-school in Quinter. She also did summer tutoring of kindergarten through third grade reading and math.
Lera enjoyed watching nature shows and Christian programs on T.V. She was a past member of Harvestime Assembly of God Church in WaKeeney and will be remembered as being a prayer warrior.
A memorial service will be held on October 1, 2014 at the Quinter Church of the Brethren. Inurnment will be in Baker Township Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. Checks made to the organization may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67672.
Lera will be remembered by family and friends for many years to come.