Roger was born in Manteca, CA and passed away in Sonora, CA at the age of 79 years. 
   He met his wife at Downey High School where they both attended and have been married for 58 years.  Roger worked at Libby Owens Ford, Speckles Sugar and Franzia Brothers Winery. He was a machinist for 58 years.
   He leaves a wife Phyllis Ann (Reed) Kuesthardt, one daughter JoAnn (Kuesthardt) Sands (Brian) and two sons Tim Kuesthardt (Debbie) and David Kuesthardt (Carla).  He also leaves five grandchildren Jason, Jessica, Jennifer, Michael and Jeremy, 10 great grand children.
   Roger loved making things with his own hands. He loved camping, fishing and was a volunteer forest ranger for five years.  He loved being with family and friends.
   Contributions can be made to Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY, 10018 or Saint Paul’s Memorial Fund
   A memorial service will be held at Saint Paul’s Methodist Church, 910 E. North Street, Manteca, CA on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Tuesday, April 4, 2017