Sept. 20, 2023
Kerry Allen Kuester, 65, of Hutchinson, died peacefully of natural causes Sept. 20. There will be a Memorial gathering in Christ Hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, with a light brunch to follow.
Kerry was born June 20, 1958, in Hutchinson. He was the son of Ernest Jr. and Patricia (Miller) Kuester. Kerry was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1976. Kerry furthered his education at Minnesota North College-Rainy River in International Falls, and Hutchinson Community College. He loved playing basketball and he played basketball in high school and at Minnesota North College.
On Sept. 26, 1981, Kerry was united in marriage to Sharon Nohner and later divorced in 2015.
Kerry was employed as a Production Manager at McGowan Manufacturing in Hutchinson. He was currently working at Nuvera and Hutchinson Liquor Store.
Kerry had many hobbies including motorcycling, snowmobiling, woodworking, and collecting model cars, and boats. Kerry was also a very talented carpenter, doing many projects with his dad. Kerry loved to cook for others and was a grill master. He also enjoyed doing yardwork on the lawn tractor and took great pride in maintaining an immaculate yard and landscaping. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends over a meal or playing games.
Kerry embodied a spirit of generosity throughout his life. He was always thinking of others and going out of his way to be kind. He was a friend and mentor to many and will be remembered for his contagious smile and big heart. As we remember Kerry and live out his legacy, may we also carry his spirit of kindness and generosity.
Blessed be his memory.
Kerry is survived by his brothers, Kevin Kuester of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Kim Kuester (Barbara) of St. Cloud; niece, Lauren Kuester; nephew, Landon Kuester; many other relatives and friends.
Kerry is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Jr. and Patricia Kuester.
Memorials may be directed to Hutchinson School Basketball Program.
