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Melton Bird “Bert” Kiester

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Birth	:	9 Feb 1878 Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 1932 Strang, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6267014, -97.5674973
Plot	:	Blk 35 Lot 1 Space 9
Description	:	Melton Bird Kiester, son of Emmanuel and Ann Kiester, was born near Mason City, Ill., February 9, 1878. He departed this life at his home in Strang, Neb., March 17, 1932 aged 54 years, 1 month and 8 days. When a boy of seven he came with his parents to Strang and had lived in Fillmore County the greater part of his life. January 31, 1900, he was united in marriage to Clara M. Cole of Fairmont. To this union were born five children, Samuel M. and Robert M. of Geneva, Floyd M. of Shickley, Phyllis... Read More	Melton Bird Kiester, son of Emmanuel and Ann Kiester, was born near Mason City, Ill., February 9, 1878. He departed this life at his home in Strang, Neb., March 17, 1932 aged 54 years, 1 month and 8 days. When a boy of seven he came with his parents to Strang and had lived in Fillmore County the greater part of his life. January 31, 1900, he was united in marriage to Clara M. Cole of Fairmont. To this union were born five children, Samuel M. and Robert M. of Geneva, Floyd M. of Shickley, Phyllis Elward of Strang, and Margaret Parker of Geneva. Mr. Kiester is survived by his wife, five children five grandchildren, Eugene and Genevieve Elward and Bobbie, Marilyn and Ethel Kiester; two brothers, Peter J. of Mason City, Ill., and E. M. of Denver, Col.; one sister, Mrs. Esther Cromwell of Geneva, and a host of other relatives and friends. His sunny and cheerful disposition won him friends wherever he went. During his weeks of intense suffering, he always had a pleasant word of greeting for the many friends who came. During the long dreary days of winter he was cared for tenderly by the wife and daughter, Phyllis, who alone know how he suffered until called to the land beyond to be with the sympathizing Jesus. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist Church in Fairmont, conducted by Rev. W. G. Connor of the United Brethren Church of Strang. Interment was in the Fairmont Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal March 24 1932 Son of Emanuel and Eliza (Lincoln) Kiester. Lot owner: Mrs. Sam (Carrie) Cole.

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Melton Bird “Bert” Kiester's memorial is located at: Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA.
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Melton Bird “Bert” Kiester death on 17 Mar 1932 in Strang, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6267014
Longitude: -97.5674973

Family Members:

Parent

Emanuel Keister

(1839 - 1918)

Anna E. Lincoln Keister

(1843 - 1925)

Spouse

Clara M. Cole Kiester

(1877 - 1968)

Siblings

Lillian Keister Cromwell

(1881 - 1942)

Children

Samuel M. “Sam” Kiester

(1900 - 1969)

Robert M. Kiester

(1902 - 1968)

Floyd Marion Kiester

(1905 - 1996)

Phyllis Caroline Kiester Walker

(1907 - 1996)

Margaret Adeline Keister Smith

(1911 - 1989)

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Coordinate: 40.6267014, -97.5674973

2. Fairmont Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6394005, -97.5689011

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7. Exeter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6521988, -97.4364014

8. Grafton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

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Coordinate: 40.5184200, -97.6145000

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Coordinate: 40.7557983, -97.6063995

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14. Lushton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

15. Blue Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7571983, -97.4535980

16. Gilmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7705994, -97.4847031

17. Chelsea Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4808006, -97.4882965

18. Turkey Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6042700, -97.3502200

19. Tvrz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5679700, -97.3618700

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Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

21. Kasak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5393000, -97.3683000

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Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4668999, -97.7097015