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Charlene Orpha Lea (Delzell) Koester 1930—2018
Charlene Orpha Lea (Delzell) Koester – Charlene Delzell was born June 15, 1930 in Letts, Iowa and died Monday, August 13, 2018 in Greensboro, NC. She was the daughter of John James Delzell and Sylvia E. West, both proceeding her in death. In 1947 she married Earl Emil Koester, who survives, currently residing in Statesville, NC. Also surviving is one son Jackie (Linda Schlagenhaufen) and one grandson Zachary (Renee Boda). Preceding her in death are two daughters, five sisters and two brothers. Her past affiliations included VFW Auxiliary and Women of the Moose.
Cards may be sent in care of Jackie Koester, 1980 N. Pioneer Road, LaPorte, IN 46360. Funeral services will be held at a later time. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Freeport.
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6 Entries
It´s been a long time now but memories of you Dear Aunt still make me smile. Will always miss your hugs!
Sylvia Craig
August 18, 2023
So hard to believe that this much time has passed. My Aunt Orpha Lea gave the best hugs ever! I´m sure she´s hugging everyone up there in Heaven!
Sylvia Craig
August 17, 2021
My Aunt Orpha Lea was always so full of hugs, positivity, and love! My childhood was made that much brighter with her in it!
Sylvia Craig
Family
August 17, 2020
I am so sorry that Orpha Lea has passed. I will always remember her spunk and sense of humor. And her hugs- she would hug her nieces and nephews - til they would squirm to get away - and she would laugh and her eyes would just twinkle!
She sent cards - never forgot - holidays or birthdays - something that seems to have gone out of fashion now days.
Uncle Earl I am so very sorry and I know how much you will miss her. So many years together!
Love to Jackie and Linda and family. I know her memory will remain in all of your hearts forever .
Sylvia Craig
September 16, 2018
Will always remember Orpha Lee & Earl as mom & dad's best friends for years. First time I knew that her name was Charlene!
Cindy DeGroff-Klinger
August 24, 2018
Aunt Orpha Lea always remembered our Birthdays, Anniversarys, & Holidays with a card from Uncle Earl & herself since our Mom, Leuna, went to be with the Lord. Now they are both together again. Love You Always!!!
Mel & Linda Dotson
August 24, 2018
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