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Household of Merwyn E. Koestler

He is married to Dorothy D. Albers.

They got married on August 3, 1946 at fortasse, somewhere in IA, he was 19 years old.

Merwyn E. Koestler oo Dorothy Albers

Marriage source: Obituary sent by Romona Perkins to David A. Navorska ii Sept MMX)

"Merwyn E. Koestler 0 Comments Telegraph - Herald; Dubuque, Iowa, Feb 13, 2008

Merwyn E. Koestler, 81, who resided with his daughter, Marilyn Roth, of Hazel Green, Wis., and formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at ManorCare Health Services. ... ... He was born on Sept. 29, 1926, in Titonka, Iowa, son of Minor Joe and Gertrude (Moore) Koestler. He married Dorothy Albers on Aug. 3, 1946; she preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1993. ..." <>

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Notes about Merwyn E. Koestler

Merwyn E. Koestler

Source: Obituary sent by Romona Perkins to David A. Navorska ii Sept MMX)

"Merwyn E. Koestler 0 Comments Telegraph - Herald; Dubuque, Iowa, Feb 13, 2008

Merwyn E. Koestler, 81, who resided with his daughter, Marilyn Roth, of Hazel Green, Wis., and formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at ManorCare Health Services. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at theEgelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road, where friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday.

He was born on Sept. 29, 1926, in Titonka, Iowa, son of Minor Joe and Gertrude (Moore) Koestler. He married Dorothy Albers on Aug. 3, 1946; she preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1993.

Merwyn was a veteran of the Air Force. He was a self employed plasterer until his retirement in 1993. Merwyn was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the local Moose Lodge in Punta Gorda.

Surviving are his daughter, Marilyn (John) Roth, of Hazel Green, Wis.; a son, Merwyn "Butch" (Sandra Bales) Koestler, of Ohio; his grandchildren, Sue (Mark) Tranel, of Platteville, Wis., Chris (Kam) Roth, of Livingston, Wis., Tim(Darlene) Roth, of South Carolina, Becky and Jason Roth, both of Hazel Green, Wis., Patty (Gary Anderson) Koestler, of Montfort, Wis., Gary (Kim) Koestler, of Florida, Allan (Carol) Koestler, of Alabama, and Carol Koestler, of California;12 great-grandchildren, including his special buddy, Trent; four step-great grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren; his brothers, Dale (Marilyn) Koestler, of Tennessee, and Gerald (MaryAnn) Koestler, of Spain.

He also was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Roth, on July 30, 1991.

A Merwyn E. Koestler Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be sent to (XXXXX@XXXX.XXX)

The family would like to thank ManorCare Health Services, Hospice of Dubuque and especially Merwyn's granddaughter, Becky, for all the loving care and support they provided."

SSDI: "KOESTLER, MERWYN b. 09 Sep 1926 d. 11 Feb 2008 (Verified) Age: 81 last SS address of record: 52001 (Dubuque, Dubuque, IA) last payment: 33951 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte, FL) Issued: Illinois"
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Merwyn E. Koestler
1926-2008

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Dorothy D. Albers
1927-1993

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Birthday September 29, 1926

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Day of marriage August 3, 1946

  • The temperature on August 3, 1946 was between 13.6 °C and 20.7 °C and averaged 17.2 °C. There was 0.6 mm of rain during 2.1 hours. There was 1.8 hours of sunshine (12%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west. Source: KNMI
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Day of death February 11, 2008

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