Joseph Louis Mester Jr., 89, Culver, died June 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Born in South Bend to the
late Joseph L. and Anna (Fabian) Mester, he had one sister: Ann Parkus, who is also deceased.

Joe was a life long resident of the Michiana area. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1943 and served in the U. S. Army during World War II, stationed in Italy. He retired from General Liquor, a wine wholesaler and importer, South Bend. An avid gardener, he always had a bumper crop of tomatoes and peppers.

On Jan. 14, 1951, he married Dorothy Marie Paul who preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 2010. They were married 59 years.

He is survived by three children: David (Marjorie) Mester, Edwardsburg, Mich.; Paul (Jennifer) Mester, Walkerton; Steven Mester, South Bend. Grandchildren include Cameron; Montana Rose; Shane Mester; Heather Young; and Noelle Warren. Great-grandchildren include Jeff; and Austin Young; Lola Hettrick.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Culver. Odom Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be given in honor of Joe to Trinity Lutheran Church, Culver.