On April 6, 2014, Charles F. Koester, Sr.; beloved husband of Alice Koester (nee Schafer); devoted father of Ken Koester, Rose Michaud, Alice Fuller, Mary J. Tyner, Charles Koester, Jr., Judy Thomas and their spouses; dear brother of Elva Scalf. Also survived by 7 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham MD 21236, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church (Fullerton), on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church Building Fund, 8420 Belair Rd., Baltimore MD 21236.