Martin H Koesterer

Martin was the owner and baker of the Swansea Pastry Shop. He had previously owned a bakery shop in Freeburg, Ill. He was also a baker for Fischer’s Restaurant for many years. Martin was a member of the First Christian Church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore L. and Elizabeth M., nee Glaus, Koesterer; a son Randy Koesterer; and four brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, nee Cook, Koesterer; four daughters, Diana (Anthony) Savoia, Kerry Tiren Naccarato, Terry (Dennis) Dixon, Kara Tauchert; a son, Tim (Tina) Tiren; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grand-children. Martin is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

“We were all honored to be his children. He was a wonderful person and baker. Everyone in Freeburg knew Martin and they still speak fondly about him to this day.”

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 5929 Old St. Louis Road, Belleville, Ill. 62223 or to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 26, 2012 at the First Christian Church, 5929 Old St. Louis Rd., Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 27, 2012 at the First Christian Church with Pastor Doug Hargrave officiating. Interment will follow in the Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.