Raymond John Koester Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 30, 2026 in Centerville, Ohio

Raymond John Koester Jr.

February 3, 1930 - June 30, 2026 (96 years old)

Centerville, Ohio

Raymond John Koester Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 30, 2026 in Centerville, Ohio
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Raymond John Koester Jr.

February 3, 1930 - June 30, 2026 (96 years old)

Centerville, Ohio

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Raymond John Koester Jr. Obituary

Raymond John Koester Jr. of Centerville, Ohio, born on February 3, 1930, passed away on June 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond John Koester Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Koester and Della Koester (Phillips); his former wife Catherine Koester (Corbett); his sisters, Dorothy Koester and Marilyn Cogan; and his daughter Virginia Zahora (Ginny).

He is survived by: his wife Elaine Slack; his children, David Koester (Maryjane), Anthony Koester (Ollie) and Angela Plumlee (Joe); his grandchildren, Kevin Zahora (Stephanie), Kristy Worden (Michael), Amy Zahora and Andrew Plumlee (Jordyn); and his great grandchildren, Grant, Grady Zahora, Landen and Ella Worden.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, https://www.ohioshospice.org or mail contributions to Ohio's Hospice Foundation, 7575 Paragon Rd., Dayton, OH 45459.



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July 08

Visitation

Tobias Funeral Home
3970 Dayton Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432

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July 09

Visitation

St. Leonard Church
8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45458

Thu

July 09

Funeral service

St. Leonard Church
8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45458

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