Louis William Koester, age 82 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1939 to the late Bernard and Myrtle Bernard Koester in Pensacola, FL. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Quality Assurance Engineer at Y-12 and a man who liked organization. He enjoyed computers. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by: brother-in-law, Shorty McClure.

He is survived by: his wife, Susan Koester; children, David Koester, John Koester (Mary), Kim Koester (Charles); beloved grandchildren, Ben (Bailee), Katherine, and Emma; siblings, Bernie Koester, Shirley Atwell (Ken); several cherished sisters-in-law and their families; several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm with the funeral service to follow at 6:30pm. Graveside services will be on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 1:00pm at Grandview Memorial Gardens with the Campbell County Honor Guard officiating. www.holleygamble.com