Marvin "Tinker" L. Koester

August 2, 1944 — November 29, 2014

MARVIN "Tinker" L. KOESTER, 70, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 7:17 pm, Saturday, November 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born to the late Arnold and Melinda (nee Goedelmann) Koester on August 2, 1944 in Evansville, Illinois. He married Ruth Ann Epplin on January 17, 1970; she preceded him in death on April 25, 2013. He had been a Truck Driver for Roger Redi-Mix for 41 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois, American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois and Teamster Local #50. He was an Army Veteran. Survivors: 5 Children: Stacy Brunkhorst Ruma, IL Gail (Ken) Wild Red Bud, IL Cristie Brace Chester, IL Joseph (Jennifer) Koester Prairie du Rocher, IL Patricia (Jason) Kothe Steeleville, IL 1 Brother: Kenneth (Geraldine) Koester Red Bud, IL 2 Sisters-in-law: Barbara Koester Red Bud, IL Alphie Koester Red Bud, IL 11 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Wife, 2 Brothers - Roger Koester and Ervie Koester, 1 infant brother and 1 infant sister Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Mark Nebel Visitation: Tuesday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice

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