Loren C. Koester, age 83, left this earthly life on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 14, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas, to Frederick J. and Ruby P. (Sjogren) Koester.
Loren graduated from Concordia High School in 1954 and attended a year at Ft. Hays.
He married Norine F. Forshee on April 16, 1961, at Huscher, Kan. In their younger years, they enjoyed square dancing as members of the Aurora Starlighters.
Loren was a 3rd generation farmer SE of Concordia. He was a lifelong member of Huscher United Methodist Church and was currently attending The Baptist Church. Loren volunteered his time and talents to several church and community boards in Cloud County. He was an active member of Gideon’s International and passionate about soil conservation and taking care of the land.
He is survived by his wife, Norine, Concordia; daughter, Karla Koester, Mannford, Okla. & Karin Kaiser (Kenny), Douglass; son, Roger Koester (Tricia), Concordia; brother, Gene Koester (Patty), Torrence, Calif.; sister, Carol Stewart (Rolland), Claflin; 6 grandchildren, Kassidy Krehbiel (Donovan), Kraemer Kaiser & Kylee Kaiser; Gavin Koester (Hannah), Garet Koester (Hannah) & Jaida Koester & 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Koester; his parents and a grandson, Grant Koester.
It was Loren’s wishes to be cremated and a Memorial service will be Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at The Baptist Church, Concordia, with Pastor Jonathan Peppers officiating. Family burial of the cremains will be in the Nelson Center Cemetery, Huscher, Kan. Friends may sign the register book on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 1-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., or Gideon’s International in care of the funeral home. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
