Kellyn Drew Eigsti

Kellyn Drew Eigsti, beloved son of Will and Sheila (Hostetler) Eigsti of Louisburg, MO, was born August 9, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He peacefully passed away in his Mother’s arms on February 4, 2018, 12 hours after being diagnosed with pneumonia at the tender age of 2 years, 5 months, and 26 days at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowing parents, 5 brothers, Darwin and wife Renae, Dylan and wife Ashley, Devon and wife Brenda, all of Louisburg, MO, Wynston, and Jaylon of the home, two sisters, Shaleah and Jaslyn of the home, and a nephew Range. Also 11 Uncles, 6 Aunts, and 101 cousins. Paternal grandparents , Fred and Rhoda Eigsti of Buffalo, MO, Maternal grandparents David and Patty Hostetler of Buffalo, MO, and maternal great-grandfather Ben Hostetler.

He was preceded in death by his Uncle Kent, who passed away a month ago, and 3 cousins, Jasper, Shandon and Joden, and his great grandparents, Levi and Freida Kropf, Chris and Lizzie Eigsti, Ruth (Mrs. Ben Hostetler), and Elmer and Vinnie Hostetler.

He will be greatly missed in the home, his sweet “Gonna Go” when going with Pop and brothers about the farm or wherever they went. He especially liked to go along on the combine saying “bina, bina” in his play.

Although we wanted to keep our Dear Son, we know he is safe in the Arms of Jesus. So we humbly say Thy Will Be Done and look forward to meeting him in Heaven.

The family wishes to express a hearfelt Thank You to all for their help, expressions of sympathy, and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2017, at Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church, Buffalo, MO. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Buffalo.