Harold C. Koesters, age 84, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born April 19, 1939 in Coldwater, to the late Julian & Frances (Geier) Koesters. On July 11, 1959 in St. Anthony, he married JoyceAnn (Muhlenkamp) Koesters and she preceded him in 2021.

He is survived by children and in-laws: Dennis & Helen Koesters of Anna; Denise & Greg Baird of Daytona Beach, Florida; Doug & Kim Koesters of Coldwater; Diane & Randy Huber of Coldwater; Duane & Dacia Koesters of Zebulon, North Carolina; Dale & Debbi Koesters of Mason; Devona & Sam Albright of Rockford; and Darin & Marie Koesters of Maumee; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way.

Siblings and in-laws, Ken & Bernice Koesters of Coldwater; Bernice & George Post of Rensselaer, Indiana; Marlene Muhlenkamp of Saginaw, Michigan; Ronald & Connie Muhlenkamp of Butler, Pennsylvania; Virginia & Frank Mohlman of Coldwater; Bill & Jeanette Muhlenkamp of Arlington, Texas; Margo Brodbeck of Celina; and Karen Muhlenkamp of Tuscon, Arizona.

He was also preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Alice & Gerry Knapke, Rodney Muhlenkamp and Ken Brodbeck.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Harold retired from Reynolds & Reynolds after 35 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Coldwater Eagles, and Catholic Financial Life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater on Monday, March 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association and Everheart Hospice.

Condolences may be made at hogenkampfh.com.