Jeffrey's obituary
Jeffrey E. Kesteloot was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on October 21, 1961, and passed away on November 15, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jeffrey lived a life deeply woven with music—the heartbeat that guided him through every chapter of his life. He was a BMI award-winning composer who devoted his time on Earth to understanding his passion, mastering not just how it sounded, but how it worked. He was endlessly curious and deeply creative, pouring his soul into every note and every silence between.
Composing was not just what he did, it was who he was. His hands shaped sound with care and precision, breathing life into melodies that spoke not just to the ear but to the heart. He was a fighter in every sense of the word. Even as illness crept in and challenged him, Jeffrey’s spirit remained unbroken. He continued with determination and resilience, fighting fiercely while creating and dreaming right to the very end.
Jeff’s legacy lives on not through ceremony, but in the timeless music he gifted the world. Those who wish to honor him can do so by embracing his courage, igniting what sets their souls on fire, and living their dreams fully—just as he did—until the very last note.