Dorothy Koester Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy Koester of Grafton, North Dakota, born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 28, 2025 at the age of 73. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lou Orleans and June Orleans; Carolyn Gray. She is survived by: her husband Ron Koester; her children, Steve Koester (Lindsay) of Evans, CO, Christie Koester of Grand Forks, Cody Koester (Betty) of Grand Forks, Bobbi Jo Phelps of Fargo and Lisa Koester of Dallas, TX; her grandchildren, Fabian, Amanda, Amber, Halle, Adam, Alex, Hunter, Naomi, Myles and Westen; and her siblings, Peggy Orleans (Tom), Marie Hall, Lou Orleans (Valli) and Larry Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to St. Gianna and Pietro Molla Maternity Home in Warsaw, ND.
