Russell H. Koester Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Russell H. Koester of Stewart, Minnesota. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell H. Koester to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Harvey Koester; and his parents-in-law, Roger and Virginia Telecky. He is survived by: his mother Margaret Koester; his wife Barbara Koester; his children, Aaron Telecky, Amy Blowers (Joshua), Emily McDonald (Ryan) and Erich Koester (Jordan); his grandchildren, Oliver Blowers, Riley Blowers, Ryker Koester, Eliana Koester and Brinley McDonald; and his siblings, Gary Koester, Cathy Dodd (Bill), Ron Koester (Deb), Mary Battcher (Mark) and Paul Koester (Sandy).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hantge Funeral Homes

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June 19, 2025

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“We were very saddened to hear of the loss of our dear cousin. Will miss you Russ, you were a kind, caring, joyful guy.”

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