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Steven Koester Obituary

Koester, Steven M., Sr. Saturday, April 8, 2017 Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Mossinghoff) Koester; dear father and father-in-law of Steven M. (Elizabeth) Koester, Jr., Jacqueline (Timothy) Eckardt, Colleen (Michael) Browning and Diana Koester; dear grandfather of Sean, Catherine and Baby E; dear brother of Richard, Marcia and Greg (Jill) Koester; our dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Services: Procession from HUTCHENS Mortuary & Cremation Center, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 751 N. Jefferson St., Florissant for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Online guestbook at www.hutchensmortuary.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 9, 2017.

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jim hill

April 11, 2017

worked with steve at behlmann gmc great guy

Carie Lewis

April 11, 2017

Carolyn;

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

April 10, 2017

Carolyn: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I know you've told me about his struggles--and your own--over the years. Nothing to say except you are in my thoughts. Sincerely, Patti Biehle

Mary Smith

April 10, 2017

Dear Carolyn
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories always keep him alive in your heart. Mary

Mary Licavoli

April 10, 2017

Carolyn just knowing you did all you could do for him . You are is guardian angel. In loving memory of a wonderful person, husband, dad , grandpa. We will miss you always. Mary & Mike Licavoli

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