Russell Koster Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Koster of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on November 22, 2022, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Koster to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Koster and Martha Koster (Wessels); and his brother Wesley Koster. He is survived by: his wife Peggy Koster (Dail); his sons, Daniel Koster (Elizabeth) of Sterling and Douglas Koster (Kelly) of Aurora, Illinois; his grandchildren, Kristen Martin (David), Ted Koster, Kyle Koster (Bailey), Kelsey Koster (Matt Fehrmann) and Kara Kolenda (Steven); his brother Merrill Koster (Betty) of Washington; and his brother-in-law Robert Dail of Minnesota. He is also survived by nephews, nieces and cousins.
At the family's request, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Russell, and Margaret Koster Agriculture Scholarship. Scholarship donations can be sent, to Sterling/Rock Falls Community Trust Koster Ag Scholarship Midland States Bank, 302 1st Ave, Sterling IL 61081.
