Emma H Sester

Emma Sester, age 101, of Neillsville, WI died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at her home in the Neillsville Retirement Community.Emma Hermina Schultz was born on November 16, 1911 in the Town of Hewett, Clark County, Wisconsin. She attended local schools and then moved to Oshkosh and lived with relatives. Later, she moved to Watertown, where she met Gilbert Bell, they later married. They lived in Farmington, WI and had one daughter, Shirley Mae Bell. After 22 years of marriage, Emma and Gilbert divorced. Emma then moved back to Neillsville and lived with her parents and worked at Autotest for 5 years. She then moved to Hampshire, IL to live with her brother and his wife and work at the Playskool Toy factory. While there, she met Walter Sester they were united in marriage. They lived in Hampshire until they retired and then they moved to Neillsville, WI and lived in the country. Walter died 18 years ago, and 5 years ago, after selling her house Emma moved to the Neillsville Retirement Community. They took excellent care of her there.Emma was a member of the United Church of Christ, their Ladies Aid and a Homemaker's Club. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling.She is survived by her daughter, Shirley B. (Fiance, Charles Wittman) Higgins of Menomonee Falls, WI, Step-sons, Dale (Nancy) Sester, Dennis (Judy) Sester both of Illinois and Terry Sester of Michigan, Grandchildren, Lisa (Scott) Spencer and Bryan (Anita) Higgins, Great Grandchildren, Dustin Mueller, Kurt Mueller, Lindsey (Joss) Deisinger, Jacob Higgins and Kyle Higgins, a Great Great Granddaughter, Brynlee Deisinger and a brother, Bert Schultz of Neillsville, WI. She is also survived by a niece, Joann Zickert of Neillsville, WI and a dear friend, Barb Shaw of Wisconsin Rapids, WI.She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Butch, Harvey and Victor.Funeral Services for Emma will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2013 at the United Church of Christ in Neillsville, WI. Pastor Jacoba Koppert will officiate. Music will be provided by Deon Spangler, organist. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Friday at the Church.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456