Marie Koester entered into rest August 24, 2022, at the age of 97. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Stella (nee Skapik) Remes;  baby brother, Joseph; grandson, Braden Lane; and great-granddaughter, Shania Lane. 

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Herbert F. Koester for 70 years.  

Dearest mother of Janet (Danny) Richards, David (Pam) Koester, and Gary (Lisa) Koester; 

Loving grandmother of Nicole (Andrew) Boerschig, Valerie (Doug) Southard and Darren Koester.  

Cherished great grandmother of 16, and great great grandmother of four. 

Dear sister of Henry Remes; sister-in-law; aunt; great aunt; cousin and friend.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. 

Funeral Service at 11:30 am at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel in St. Louis, Missouri.

Interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of John L. Ziegenhein & Son Funeral Homes.