Edward James "Ed" Koester's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2025 in Sidney, Nebraska

Edward James "Ed" Koester

October 2, 1948 - August 7, 2025 (76 years old)

Sidney, Nebraska

Edward James "Ed" Koester's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2025 in Sidney, Nebraska

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC

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Edward James "Ed" Koester

October 2, 1948 - August 7, 2025 (76 years old)

Sidney, Nebraska

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Edward James Koester Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Edward James Koester (Sidney, Nebraska). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry John Koester and Helen Minnie Koester (Nienhueser); his wife Pam Koester; his siblings, John Koester, Don Koester (Linda Koester), Jerry Koester (Tudy Koester), Bob Koester, MaryAnn Beeman (Joe Beeman) and Dorothy Treinen (Matt Treinen); his brother-in-law Jerry Button (Geraldine); his nieces, Marcia Steele and Kathy Knepp; his parents-in-law, John Schell and Rose Schell; his brothers-in-law, Jake Schell, Jerome Schell and Richard Schell; and his nephew Terry Schell.

He is survived by: his daughter Janette Hill (Mike); his grandchildren, Nolan and Aiden of Peetz, CO; his daughter Kristina Quinn (Sean); his grandchildren, Colin and Joslin of Cheyenne, WY; his son Jason Koester (Nicole); his grandchild Addison of Sterling, CO; his siblings, Geraldine Button of Krum, TX and Chuck Koester (Jean) of Scottsbluff, NE; and his siblings-in-law, Bonnie Koester (late Bob Koester) of Ogallala, NE, Pat Louderback (Dewey) of Sidney, NE, John Schell (Florence) of Sterling, CO, Don Schell (Kris) of Sterling, CO, Robert Schell (Jeanna) of Sterling, CO, Jim Schell (Mary) of Omaha, NE, Rosie Schell (late Jerome Schell) of Sterling, CO, Judy Schell (late Richard Schell) of Sterling, CO and Pam Schell (late Jake Schell) of Ft. Collins, CO. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC



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Tue

Aug 12

Visitation

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel
1140 10th Ave, Sidney, NE 69162

Wed

Aug 13

Rosary

MassFinal Resting PlaceGreenwood Cemetery - Sidney

Wed

Aug 13

Funeral service

St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Sidney
1039 14th Ave, Sidney, NE 69162

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