Thomas Lee Koestner Obituary

The memory of Thomas Lee Koestner of Russellville, Missouri, who passed away on October 31, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick William and Rozene Marie Koestner (Buchta); his sisters, Betsy Christiansen (Chris) and Barbara Sue Koestner; and his brother-in-law Cecil Anderson.

He is survived by: his wife Bert Koestner; his children, Tim Koestner (Carol), Todd Koestner (Sheri), Tami Kirchner (Kris) and Travis Koestner (Gidget); his grandchildren, Jessica Keeran (Michael), Cody Koestner (Brooke), Sara Bollman (Tanner), Emma Brickey (Kalen), Anna Koestner, Mollie Keck (Brandon), Addie Cole (DeShawn), Natalie Kirchner, Allee Koestner, Kueffer Koestner and Adler Koestner; his great grandchildren, Carter, Caroline, Josie, Sadie, Wendie, Koen, Karsyn, Ada and Elsie; and his sister Jean Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville, MO, or Cole R-I School Kids Care Fund.