Cletus Otto Koester Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cletus Otto Koester of Ottawa, Illinois, born in Baldwin, Illinois, who passed away on October 16, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cletus Otto Koester to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Koester and Rosa Koester (Rowald); his wife Anita; and his brothers, Victor and Vernon Koester.

He is survived by: his children, Brian Koester (Pamela) of New London, MO, Debra Railsback of Ottawa and Gary Koester (Doreen) of Somonauk; and his sister Leola Sheeler of Sparta. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Oct 21

Visitation

Mueller-Pagani Funeral Home
609 8th St, La Salle, IL 61301

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Oct 21

Funeral service

Mueller-Pagani Funeral Home
609 8th St, La Salle, IL 61301

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Oct 23

Graveside service

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
2317 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

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