Anthony ‘Tony’ David Vester

Anthony “Tony” David Vester, 67, of Brazil, and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 following complications of heart disease.

Tony was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Indianapolis, the son of Fritz and Rose (Yovanovich) Vester Rommel.

Tony graduated from George Washington High School with the class of 1970. He later graduated from IU with a degree in business administration.

Tony worked for General Motors and retired after 36 years. After retirement he found his true passion working in sales. He loved visiting with people and especially working with his customers through Indiana Game Sales and Atlantic Bingo.

Tony was a dedicated member of the Indiana Elks Association. He was initiated as a member of Elks Lodge #13, in Indianapolis, in 2002 where he served as Exalted Ruler in 2004-05. After moving to Greencastle, he transferred his membership to the Greencastle Elks Lodge #1077. In 2009 Tony transferred his membership to the Brazil Elks Lodge #762 where he served in various local positions. Tony has also served in the following district positions: District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Secretary/Treasurer of the West Central District, West Central District Chairman of the Elks National Foundation where he was an honorary founder. Tony was elected to serve as the State President of the Indiana Elks Association for the 2016-17 term.

Tony was preceded in death by parents Fritz Vester and Rose Rommel, stepfather Herman Rommel, sister Gretchen Vester and brother John Vester.

Tony is survived by his wife Kim (Tilley) Whittington–Vester, whom he married on Jan. 4, 2014; children Jamey Vester (Melissa), Kyle Vester (Keri), Brittany Vester Boler (Dustin), Chelsea Whittington and Thad Whittington; grandchildren Eleanor Vester, Abigail Vester, Oliver Vester, Julia Vester and Lilian Vester; siblings Cecelia Comella, Fred Vester (Patsy), Tom Vester (Margie) and Mark Vester; in-laws James and Wanda Tilley; sister-in-law Keri Tilley; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be at Lawson- Miller Chapel, 1702 East National Ave. Brazil, on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1-5 p.m. Elks memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elks National Foundation 2750 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2256 or at elks.org.

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