Hubert Koester

Hubert "Yardbird" Koester age 79, lifetime resident of Ridgway, entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 8, 2014.  Hubert was born on December 4, 1934 to the late John and Eleanora  (Neumann) Koester. He married Judy (Milligan) Koester on April 19, 1968 and she preceded him in death on February 12, 2003. Loving father of Debbie (Jeff) Worthington and Cindy (Mike) Jolly. Beloved grandfather of Logan, Jourdan, Ethan and Mikayla. Devoted brother of Lucy Wahnseidler, Loretta "Corky" Campbell, Frank (Judy) Koester and Alice (John) Hanagan, Sister-in-law Donna Koester, Ann Milligan, Ruth (David) Kepperling and brother-in-law Jim (Carol) Milligan. many nieces and nephews. Hubert is preceded in death by his siblings Margret Market, Ralph, Paul & Gene Koester. We would like to send a heart felt  thank you to Stella and Mary Jo for their compassion and devotion to the care of our beloved father.  He served his country in the United States Army. Hubert worked most of his life as a farmer. He was a faithful member of St. Kateri Catholic Church. He was member of the American Legion Post #596 , Fourth Degree Knight of Ridgway Knights of Columbus, L.A. Lambert Council #1581. Hubert loved music, hunting, horse racing and woodworking and most of all doing something for someone else. He had a kind heart and gentle soul. Visitation for Yardbird will be Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway from 3 to 8 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m.   Funeral will be at 10 a.m.  on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shawneetown with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery near Ridgway.  Military rites by the Ridgway American Legion Post #596 and the Military Honors Team of Marion.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Kateri Building Fund or VNA Hospice of Eldorado.  Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.