Joseph A. Bestler, founding owner of Bestler Corp. and a longtime PAMCANI Alliance and PCA Midwest member firm, passed away in December 2017. His sons Mike, Steve, Dave and Tim Bestler continue to work in the family business.

He is also survived by his wife, Sharon; his daughter, Mary; and his stepchildren, Tim and Julie. In addition, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eve.

Bestler served as chairman of the pension and health and welfare funds for UA Local 507 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.