Kenneth Eugene Koester's Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Koester, 68, of Decatur, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.
Kenneth was born June 12, 1941 in Stewardson, the son of Glen Albert and Beulah Hall Koester. He worked as a janitor for the Decatur Housing Authority and had previously worked as a barber. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to go out to eat and fish.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny Lou Bergen Koester; children: Kenneth Albert, Gina, Joyce, and Albert Elliot; three grandchildren; brother, Phillip, and brother-in-law, Art Winkler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, and one sister.
Visitation will be from 1 pm until the service time at 2 pm Monday, October 26, 2009 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.
The family of Kenneth Eugene Koester is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St.
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