Vaughn David Kestner

Nov. 23, 1934 – Dec. 19, 2022
Vaughn David Kestner, 88, passed away on Dec. 19, 2022, at Hospice of Laramie in Laramie, Wyo. He died peacefully with family by his side after a battle with cancer.
Vaughn was born to John and Virginia Kestner on Nov. 23, 1934, in Rock Springs, Wyo. The family lived in Bremerton, Wash., during WWII and then returned to Wyoming where he attended Worland High School. He studied at Tri-State University in Angola, Ind., and earned his degree in chemical engineering in 1960.
Vaughn married Laverna Alexander in 1954. They enjoyed several years of travel for Vaughn’s job as a mining engineer and started their family. They settled in Basin, Wyo., where Vaughn built his own home, shop and construction company. He always loved to tinker and could usually be found working on a project or invention in his shop.
He loved to explore and was always up for an adventure. He earned his pilot’s license, built several boats and enjoyed the open roads by motorcycle. It was a treat to go for a ride with him in his restored 1946 Chevy pickup or go for a round of golf. He also loved a good trail and a campfire.  Vaughn enjoyed playing bridge and had a good heart for helping his friends.
Survivors include his son Gary (Anne) of Johnstown, Colo.; daughters Jill (Steve) Leinen of Laramie, Wyo., and Teresa (Jack) Nauman of Basin, Wyo.; son-in-law Bill Gashler of Lakewood, Colo.; daughter-in-law Carol (John Loud) Kestner of Basin, Wyo., eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, and his close friend Elaine Decker of Worland, Wyo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jerry; his infant daughter; son Craig Kestner; grandson Brock Kestner and daughter Marcia Kestner.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at the Riverview Memorial Gardens in Worland, Wyo.
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