Kip Kesner

Our beloved son Kip Charles Kesner was born to eternal life on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was 4 months old.

Kip was born to Dustin and Molly Kesner on Jan. 21, 2021, in Mequon, Wis.

After struggling with congenital heart disease, Kip passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents. In his short few months on Earth, he brought joy to many people.

He loved listening to music, watching his mobile and bouncing around in the arms of family and friends. We are forever grateful to have seen his bright smile and hear his joyous laugh.

Kip is survived by his devoted parents, Dustin and Molly; his big sister Carly; grandparents Ron (Renee) Kesner, Dee (Jim) Jushka, and Kris Erlandson; great-grandparents Charlotte Jushka and Harold (Bonnie) Gillson; godparents, uncle Daniel (Stephanie) Kesner and aunt Katie Erlandson; aunts and uncles, Lars (Elizabeth) Erlandson, Haley Erlandson; and cousins Troy and Abby. Kip is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Kip was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Haig and Lucille Vahradian, Ralph and Irene Kesner, Joan Gillson, Harlan and Ann Erlandson, Sue Gillson and John Jushka.

A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington.         

The family will receive visitors on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Conquering CHD at www.conqueringchd.org.

The Kesner family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Campus.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.