In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran School of Harvester, Lutheran Senior Services Benevolent Fund at Breeze Park or Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles. Loving father of Jeanene Dueber (Michael) of Glenview, IL, Elaine Walquist (Randy) of Albuquerque, NM, and Mark Sylvester (Kathy) of Harvester; dear brother of Wilfred Sylvester (Gerrie), Helen Koester (Arnold), and Lynola Sylvester; proud grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of two. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Marie H. (Flesch) Sylvester and two sisters, Fanita Hofmann and Evelyn Kueker. Mr. Sylvester was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harvester, MO. He worked for Droste and Sons Construction Company for 35 years. He spent the last four years of his life at Breeze Park, St. Charles, where he was lovingly cared for by a wonderful staff who became like members of his family.