It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James R Koester of Montezuma, Ohio, born in Carthagena, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 84, on August 22, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James R Koester to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Theobold Koester and Hilda Koester (Hoelscher); and his parents-in-law, Gene, Edna Koester, Ralph Koester, Madonna and Al Hart.

He is survived by : his wife Linda Koester (Meeker); his children, Michelle (Brian Homan) and Jim Koester of Celina; his grandchildren, Kyle and Caleb Homan; and his parents-in-law, Pat, John Jansen of Celina, Mary, Dick Franck of St. Henry, Charles and Anita Koester of Coldwater.

A Mass of Christian Burial with limited seating due to social distancing will be held at 10:30 a. m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hogenkamp Funeral Home