A Celebration of Life for Jimmy Kuester, 57, of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence KS 66044. Inurnment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He died Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence that he shared with his mom.
Kenneth James Kuester was born October 16, 1966 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital the son of Jeanette (Jan) Stoebener Kuester and Kenneth Calvin Kuester. After Jan and Kenny divorced, she went on to marry Emil J. Trybom who passed April 19, 2016.Jimmy graduated from Lawrence High School in 1985 and from Topeka Technical College a few years later, earning a degree as Computer Programmer.
He was employed at Fleetwood Mower and Rental for over 30 years and did everything related to small engine repair and sales. He tried putting his computer skills to use but just needed more interaction with people. He also tried his hand at auto sales and service as well as selling insurance for American Family, but always felt the pull back to Fleetwood. His sales work earned him a trip or two to white sandy beaches.
He married Tiffany Wingert on January 8, 2000 in Lawrence. They divorced fifteen years later but remained good friends up until his death.
Other survivors include his sister, Mona Trybom, brother Jake Trybom, his half-sister, Gretchen Skinner, his half-brother, Jedediah Kuester, his step-brother Gene, and Rhonda Helm who passed away on June 16, 2023. Her husband, Bobby Helm, resides in Lawrence.
Friends may visit Friday after the service at Cornerstone Community Church, 2500 O’Connell Rd., Lawrence, where a light lunch will be served.
The family suggests memorials to Cornerstone Community Church or Rumsey-Yost as help in offsetting funeral expenses, sent in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
So sorry to read this. I knew Jim a long time going back to the J Watsons days… He always was super helpful when I needed something at Fleetwood. RIP old friend. You will be missed by many…
I am so very saddened by this! Jimmy was a great person! Lots of memories with him that I will carry forever. Thinking of you Jan and sending you my thoughts and prayers!
I’m not sure how to handle this, it’s just way too early for this to happen. You will be missed by so many because of how you impacted so many lives and made them so much better. We will meet again.
Jimmy This isn’t supposed to happen Yet ! You are My Younger Brother for Life . I will Truly Miss You and thank You for being There many Times over . Love You Brother See you when I get there 🙏😎 Via Condios
I love you so much uncle jimmy! You was also so happy and always joking with us kids growing up! Loved getting to be you and tiff’s neighbor for a bit. I love u take care of my grandma Rhonda for me tell her I miss her and love her so much! You are an amazing man uncle jimmy and you are loved so much! You will be truly missed!!!
Jimmy Jimmy don’t know how to handle this news, You will be sorely missed by everyone. You made an impact on everyone’s life.
My heart is truly broken. Until we meet again.