Edward E. Mester

Edward E. “Ed” Mester, age 63 of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. On June 17, 1961, Ed was born the son of Edward G. and Delores “DeeDee” (Haag) Mester in Clare, where Ed not only grew up, but also called home for his entire life. Ed was a member of the Clare High School graduation class of 1979. During his high school years and for a short time after, Ed worked for Bolle Motorsports and McConnell Farms until he began his 20-plus year career as a welder for Clare’s StageRight Corporation. In 1981, Ed met his best friend and love of his life Arlene Tucker, and four years later the pair were married in the St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Clare on March 23, 1985. Together Ed and Arlene enjoyed over thirty-six years of marriage until the time of Arlene’s passing on September 7, 2021. Ed was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting deer and pheasants, tip-up fishing during the Michigan winters, and tending to his vegetable gardens in the spring, summer, and fall. The Mester house was always a welcoming host for any campout, bonfire, or “yard party”—and it wouldn’t be right if Ed didn’t man the grill or pig roaster and supply some fireworks. He was always the life of the party, and never one to turn down a game of horseshoes, garage poker, or a “two-dollar tour”. However, those that were closest to Ed knew that time chasing and enjoying his grandchildren (regularly sneaking them suckers or popsicles too) was the time that he cherished the most. Ed is survived by his mother DeeDee Mester of Clare, his children Sarah Mester, Joe (Katie) Mester, and Miranda (Shad) Smith all of Clare, and his cherished grandchildren Laythan, Savannah, Brennan, Maybelline, Mercedes, Maverick, Kenny (Mackenzie), Madison, and Carter. Other survivors include his siblings Kathy, Jeff, Sam, and Teresa, many nieces and nephews, and his bonus family Tessa (James) Slater. Ed was preceded in death by his best friend and wife Arlene, his father Edward G. Mester, and his in-laws Dorothy and Edward Tucker. A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Clare Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A private graveside service will take place in the Wise Township Cemetery where Ed will be laid to rest with his wife Arlene. Memorial contributions for Ed may be directed to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund in honor of their support for his loving wife Arlene Mester. For those unable to attend services, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Edward E. Mester

June 17, 1961 - February 27, 2025