Richard A. “Dick” Kestler

1948-2021

Richard A. “Dick” Kestler, 72, of Medford, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at UW-Madison Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 21 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21 at the church.

Dick was born Dec. 3, 1948 in Medford to Mildred (Scott) and Frank Kestler. He graduated from Westboro High School in 1967. Dick married the love of his life, Gail Hoffman on May 23, 1970 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. They resided in Medford where Dick worked for Ben Franklin, then Coast to Coast until opening his own store, Circle of Faith in Medford, where Ben Franklin was located, and where he made numerous friends and loved his coworkers.

Dick loved dancing with Gail, fishing, hunting, attending car shows and swap meets, and fixing up old cars. He enjoyed family gatherings and celebrating his nieces and nephews birthdays.

He is survived by seven siblings, David (Naomi) of Westboro, Darrell (Lisa) of Brantwood, Javelle (Marvin) Schrader of Tripoli, Kayleen Kestler of Medford, Bruce (Laurie) of Clearwater, Fla., Wendall (Peggy) of Medford, and Starla (Bob) Meyer of Westboro; his god-children, Jennifer Heil, Shanna Kestler, Jon Rothmeier, Kelly Andrew-Shaw, and Andrew Hoffman; and many nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gail on Jan. 11, 2021; and two sisters, Deanna and Lori Kestler.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

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