Ted Koester's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2023 in Chatham, Illinois

Ted Koester

October 10, 1959 - January 24, 2023 (63 years old)

Chatham, Illinois

Ted Koester's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2023 in Chatham, Illinois
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Ted Koester

October 10, 1959 - January 24, 2023 (63 years old)

Chatham, Illinois

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Ted Koester Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ted Koester of Chatham, Illinois, born in Moberly, Missouri, who passed away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Richard Koester and Alice Nell Kribbs; his brother Kenny Skinner; his stepfather Larry Skinner; his stepbrother Chuck Tuggle; and his stepmother Roberta.

He is survived by: his spouse Kelly Ann Rourke; his children, Ryan Littrell (Penny Tehrani) of New York, NY., David Littrell (Sarah) of Chatham, Jared Koester (Angie) of Chatham, Brittany Bisch (Phillip) of Chatham, Abbey Maloney (Michael) of Denver, CO. and Sean Garcia (Merissa Billhartz) of St. Louis, MO.; his grandchildren, Reagan, Colin Littrell, Jake, Jimmy, Addi Jo Koester, Alice Ann Bisch, Finn and Isla Maloney; his siblings, Jacqueline Koester, L. B. Skinner (Sara), Jamie Milcik (Chris), Jason Koester, Jenny Dial (Greg), Steve Skinner (Karla), Lisa Martin (Garry), Lori and Steve Tuggle; and his stepmother Brenda Koester. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The family is deeply grateful to the Team Gleason Foundation for their hope, generosity, and the steadfast support they provided the family with the tools and resources necessary for Teddy to live a meaningful life with ALS.



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