Maurice R. "Mo" Koesterer Jr.

Maurice R. "Mo" Koesterer Jr., 54, of Waterloo, IL, has now joined our heavenly father as of Sunday July 3, 2016, in St. Louis, MO. He was born July 23, 1961, in Red Bud, IL.

    He was a devoted husband to Nancy Koesterer (nee Menke) for 31 years; loving & caring father of Lyndsay A. Koesterer (Tony Ahrens), and Kati M. Koesterer (Austin Gotto); dearest son of Maurice & Lois Koesterer Sr.; cherished brother to Joseph M. Koesterer, Mary C. (Dean) Hirsch, Thomas G. (Susan) Koesterer, & William M. (Tonya) Koesterer; son-in-law of Carol S. Redpath; a dear brother-in-law to Bonnie S. (Dave) Dillenberger & Pam L. (Mike) Lloyd; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; & friends.

    He is preceded in death by his grandparents Dr. Joseph A. and Loretta M. Werth, & Edwin and Vera Koesterer; & father-in-law Alvin Menke.

    Maurice lived his life with strength and faithfulness to his wife, children, family, and friends. He always showed enthusiasm and passion to help anyone in need. He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Illinois. Maurice was a 1979 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School. He attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He was a remarkable Illinois and Missouri Real Estate Agent.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: 
SS Peter & Paul School

Visitation:
    3 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Quernheim Funeral Home
    8 AM until 9:30 AM Thursday 

Funeral Mass:
    10 AM Thursday, July 7, 2016 at SS Peter & Paul Church in Waterloo, IL
        Father Osang Idagbo C.M. officiating
    Interment at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL