Adam Michael Easter, 35, of Festus died Aug. 24, 2018, in Festus. Mr. Easter was a boiler service technician at American Boiler Co., and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City. Born May 20, 1983, in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Mark Alan Easter of Crystal City and Donna Marie (Sheppard) Masters of Festus. He was a graduate of Festus High School, where he excelled at football, basketball and baseball, and graduated from the University of Missouri in St. Louis in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He enjoyed dancing, remodeling his home, working with his hands, and playing golf, and was a lover of animals. His twin sons were his passion, and he loved wrestling with them and spending time together.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons: Aidric Michael and Liam Thomas Easter of Festus; a brother: Alan M. Easter of St Louis; his grandparents: Larry E. Easter of Crystal City and Mary Ann Lodholz of Festus; six aunts: Karen (Ronald) Sheppard Sheets of Columbus, Ohio, Tina Sheppard (the late Robert) Jett of Festus, Susan Sheppard Beck of Festus, Missy (Chester) Easter Alexander of Festus, Mindy (David Perfator) Easter of Festus and Rochelle (the late David) Hines Sheppard of Kansas City; four uncles: Larry (Linda) Sheppard of Madison, Ill., John (Cindy) Sheppard Monroe of Washington state, Mike (Helen Romano) Easter of St. Louis and Matt (Lisa) Easter of Festus; and more than 20 cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: John and Margie Sheppard.
A memorial gathering is at 10 a.m. until a memorial service scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins Ave., in Festus, officiated by Deacon Jerry Stoverink. Burial is in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to the Aidric and Liam Easter Benefit Fund, First State Bank, 1450 Parkway West, Festus, 63028. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel.