Ronald Michael Koester, age 81, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2018 after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Ron was born July 14, 1937 in Rochester, New York to late Arthur and Francis Koester. He was married to Patricia Koester in 1959 and had two beautiful daughters together in this union. He was an amazing Father, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.
Ron was a lover of life and family. He had a very successful career in the wine and spirit industry and enjoyed spending his time with family and traveling across the United States and Europe. He was known for his kindness, ability to make others laugh, feel at ease, and make friends with whoever he met.
Ron will be missed dearly and is survived by his two daughters, Kim Castle and Colleen (Jon) Mack; grandchildren, TJ (Dinora) Castle, Carlye Castle, and Sam Mack; and great granddaughter, Adeline Castle; along with other friends and family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Koester and brother, Arthur Koester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic. The family of Ron Koester wishes to thank M.D. Anderson for their help and care of Ron while fighting his illness.
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