Photo courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton
Wheaton, Illinois
Aug 17, 1926 – Sep 2, 2011
Charles "Chuck" Anthony Koester, 85, passed away peacefully at his Wheaton, Illinois home in the early morning hours of September 2, 2011 with his loving wife Liz at his side. The loss will be felt deeply by his family and friends.Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chuck was the oldest...
Read MoreChuck, you were someone I looked up to as you were the definition of a professional. You taught me a LOT and I will always be grateful to you and Liz for giving me a start in my career at Herpolsheimers.
Melvin (Mel) Young
April 14, 2019 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | Coworker
We miss you Chuck. The Moore boys hope you get to golf in Heaven. As we drove home from your funeral luncheon, and passed Chicago Golf, Patrick said "Maybe Grandpa Chuck is golfing in Heaven!" Geoffrey misses you the most. He would like you to be buried close by (in what he calls "our cemetery") because he "still needs to talk to Grandpa Chuck." Dave says, "we lost Chuck, but we gained 9 really great brothers and sisters/aunts and uncles." Good job raising those 9 fabulous kids!!! I...
Diane Moore
September 12, 2011 | Wheaton, IL
Liz -- I was so sad to read about Chuck's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad you are near family for your peace and comfort. Your co-quilter, Paula
September 07, 2011
Chuck was so nice and kind to my family, especially my girls. We will miss him greatly! Dave and Diana Tetreault
September 06, 2011
God bless you -- Terry is up in heaven welcoming Chuck -- Hope to see you when you return to Boise. Peace and love Deacon JIm
September 06, 2011
To Liz and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. I will never forget that he gave us our first $100 to start our Rosary bank account. I know he will be sorely missed by family and friends. What a gentleman he was.
Your friend, Judy Blacksmith, Nampa, ID
September 06, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
September 04, 2011 | Wheaton, IL
To a wonderful father who taught me to stand on my own two feet and live life with decency and humor. I love you, Dad.
Margo Kernen
September 03, 2011 | Kent, OH
We love you grandpa we will miss you
Andrew Moore
September 03, 2011 | Wheaton, IL