Obituary of Shirley Mae Koester

Shirley Mae Koester of St. Paul, MO, passed away December 21, 2022 at the age of 76. Shirley was born July 14, 1946 to the late Linus and Odelia Heppermann. Preceded in death by (Son) Kenneth Koester and (Brother) Wayne Heppermann. Beloved Wife of 56 years to Vincent Koester. Devoted Mother of: Pamela (Brian) Cooseman, Vincent (Kimberly) Koester, Michael (Joanne) Koester, and Thomas (Kimberly) Koester. A loving Grandmother of six: LeJeanna (Randy) Hall, Olivia Koester, Bradley Koester, Madison Koester, Grace Koester, and Caleb Koester. Great-Grandmother to Kenley Mae Hall. Dear sister to: Regina, Linus, Glennon, Therese, Mary Jane, Ruth, Carolyn, Barbara, Nancy and the late Wayne. Shirley was full of life, and always had a smile on her face. She loved to spend her time painting ceramics and quilting. Her heart was so full of love and kindness. She was loved by everyone. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 3838 East Highway 47, P.O. Box 253, Winfield, MO 63389.