Kesterson, Richard R. b. Sep. 6, 1979 d. Jul. 27, 2008

Richard "Little Rich" Kesterson, 28, of Virginia, IL. passed away on Sunday July 27, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on September 16, 1979 in Springfield, IL. the son of Richard and Sherrie Velten Kesterson. He is survived by his parents, three beautiful daughters: Haley Grace Kennedy, Madeline Kay Kesterson, and Bella Mackenzie Kesterson, brother: Blake Kesterson, sister: Tiffany Kesterson, grandparents: Donna Velten, and Shirley Loeffler all of Virginia, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends. Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents: Nick Velten, and Henry Loeffler, and one cousin April Young. Richard was a beloved father, friend, son and brother. He graduated from Virginia High School in 1998, and then went on to Wyoming Technical Institute graduating in December of 1998. He was currently employed as an owner and operator for his own trucking business. He hauled livestock often with his middle daughter Madeline "Maddie" as his helper. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing with his girls, and camping. Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.
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