Esther Pilmer

Esther Karleen Pilmer, 93, of Winterset, Iowa died Friday, June 2, 2006, at the Winterset Care Center South. Esther is survived by her daughters, Roberta (Leland) Johnson of Orient; Mary (Carl) Miller of Peru; a sister, Margaret (Gene) Peterson of Des Moines; a brother, Calvin (Audrey) Tyer of Polk City; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Esther was born March 8, 1913 in the Douglas Township of Madison County, Iowa, the daughter of Ray William and Lillie Belle (McDonald) Tyer. Her marriage to Robert Pilmer took place on March 17, 1939 in Winterset, Iowa. A year after they were married Robert and Esther moved to the family farm which has been in the family for 95 years. In 1965 her family was named the 4-H family of the year. At the 1994 Covered Bridge Festival Robert and Esther were honored as the King and Queen. Robert preceded her in death on October 22, 2003. She and Robert were married for 64 years. Esther was an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church. She also belonged to the Good Neighbor Club, I.O.O.F, Iris Club, the Madison County Farm Bureau and the Winter-Sets Square Dance Club. She loved playing cards and enjoyed bowling. Visitation: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., where family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2006 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at First United Presbyterian Church, Winterset Memorial: Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a fund which has been established in Esther's name.