Koester, Richard E., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Joan Koester; beloved son of the late Edwin and Martha Koester; devoted father of Steven (Violeta) Koester, Janet Koester, and John Koester. He is also a loving cousin and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his siblings Dorothy M. Koester and Charles D. Koester.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or American Kidney Foundation.