Obituary for George Koester
Funeral services for George Koester age 90 of Wisner, NE will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wisner, NE with Fr. Vincent Sunguti as celebrant. Interment with Military Honors in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to the St. Joseph’s Capital Campaign Fund or Wisner Fire and Rescue. Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The funeral service will be live streamed on the Minnick Funeral Service Facebook page at www.facebook.com/minnickfuneralserviceinc
George passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Wisner Care Center.
George Myron Koester was born on May 28, 1930 near Olean, NE to John A. and Adala (Reeson) Koester. He attended Cuming County Rural School District #79. George began farming at an early age. On February 20, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marcella Adams at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wisner, NE. He served in the United States Army from March of 1952 until December of 1953, where he served in South Korea. After being honorably discharged he returned to farming, did custom harvesting, and raised hogs and cattle.
George was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, maintained St. Joseph’s Cemetery for many years, and belonged to Wisner V.F.W. Post #5767. From his time in the military as a cook, George enjoyed preparing meals, baking cherry cheesecake for all family holidays, pumpkin and sour cream raisin pies, peanut clusters, fudge, and cherry bing bars at Christmas. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards with the neighbors, spending time with his grandchildren, and especially helping his great grandkids explore the farm.
Survivors include-
Daughter- Linda and Larry Hansen of Wisner, NE
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren-
Tiffany and Philip Myer and children- Zoe and Ryan George
Jeff Hansen
Sisters-
Pat Hildebrand of Davenport, IA
Marlene and John Kerber of Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law- Dean Adams of Wisner, NE
George was preceded in death by his parents, wife-Marcella on April 30, 2019, son Doug, and a sister-Margaret Krienert.
The funeral service will be live streamed on the Minnick Funeral Service Facebook page at www.facebook.com/minnickfuneralserviceinc
George passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Wisner Care Center.
George Myron Koester was born on May 28, 1930 near Olean, NE to John A. and Adala (Reeson) Koester. He attended Cuming County Rural School District #79. George began farming at an early age. On February 20, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marcella Adams at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wisner, NE. He served in the United States Army from March of 1952 until December of 1953, where he served in South Korea. After being honorably discharged he returned to farming, did custom harvesting, and raised hogs and cattle.
George was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, maintained St. Joseph’s Cemetery for many years, and belonged to Wisner V.F.W. Post #5767. From his time in the military as a cook, George enjoyed preparing meals, baking cherry cheesecake for all family holidays, pumpkin and sour cream raisin pies, peanut clusters, fudge, and cherry bing bars at Christmas. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards with the neighbors, spending time with his grandchildren, and especially helping his great grandkids explore the farm.
Survivors include-
Daughter- Linda and Larry Hansen of Wisner, NE
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren-
Tiffany and Philip Myer and children- Zoe and Ryan George
Jeff Hansen
Sisters-
Pat Hildebrand of Davenport, IA
Marlene and John Kerber of Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law- Dean Adams of Wisner, NE
George was preceded in death by his parents, wife-Marcella on April 30, 2019, son Doug, and a sister-Margaret Krienert.