Marilyn M. Kaestner

April 3, 1933- November 13, 2012. Marilyn Kaestner, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully from a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Marilyn was born in Detroit to the late Lloyd and Peg (Freer) Nelson. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Kaestner, and her children: Susan Walsh, Jane Funfgeld-Crowley (Dan), Julie Tuck, and Robert Holterman (Tari), and her sister, Virginia Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Elaine Wright. Marilyn has nine grandchildren: Kenneth, Dylan, and Anneliese Walsh; Lindsey Funfgeld; Gracie and Kaylyn Tuck; Leigh Ann and Nicholas Holterman; and Kaity Mullahey. Marilyn was a beloved elementary school educator for 32 years, 20 of which were spent at Amerman Elementary School in Northville. She leaves a timeless legacy of influence and memories with all of her students and family. Marilyn loved children, travel, the arts, and life. Visitation will be on Thursday November 15th from 1-8:00 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home in Northville, and a service will be held at the funeral home on Friday November 16th at 1:00p.m. with burial to follow at Rural Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may donate to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, www.lbda.org.