D. Joan Hestermann, age 88, June 28, 1932-October 12, 2020. Caring wife, mother, and “Granny” who was always generous with her help, support and love. She was devoted to her family, believed in the power of prayer, and enjoyed time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband Robert J.Hestermann, parents William and Sena (Flessner) Ehmen; brothers, Ernest, Dale, Merlin, Bill; sisters, Matilda, Frieda, Darlene, Arline, Esther. Survived by sister Welma Voelk, children David (Karrie), Terry (friend Deb Wylie), Deborah (Brad) Diner, LuAnn (Roger) Zimmerman, foster son Charles (Rose) Thompson, 8 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Numerous nieces, nephews, family and dear friends.
Visitation will be at Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 and one hour before services at the church Wednesday. Funeral services will be at St. John Lutheran Church, 440 Ohio Street, Sterling at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Sterling Cemetery, attendees can bring lawn chairs. Memorals are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com. Virtual Service: http://www.facebook.com/StJohnSterling.
Sending loving thoughts to my cousins and extended Hestermann family during this difficult time.
Linda and I send our deepest sympathy to the Hestermann family for their loss and prayers that the family will be comforted with loving memories of their mom. Dave and Linda Thornton
We were neighbors of Joan for years. She and I would see each other gardening and end up chatting for awhile. She was quiet, but engaging. I loved her smile and wonderful attitude.
We have missed her since she moved and are very sorry to learn that she passed.
There are no words that will fill the hole she left in your heart… Just know that she is in good company.
LuAnn
Thinking of you and your family and praying for your mom. She raised a great family.
Chris and Mike DeLaMotte