Arlene Koester

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Arlene Koester, age 79, of Fort Scott, died February 5, 2013, at Fort Scott, Kan. She was born August 6, 1933, at Ironton, Mo., to J.C. and Neota (Burns) Hurt. Arlene and Archie Koester were married Jan. 7, 1952, at Iola, Kan. They were stationed at Colorado Springs, Colo., and Fort Hood, Texas, with the Army. They returned to Iola, and then moved to Fort Scott in 1961. Arlene was a volunteer with Friends of the Library, 4-H, Camp-Fire, Bourbon County Arts, Mercy Hospital, Sundowners, and Bourbon County Democrats, serving as vice-chairman for 16 years and 6th ward committee- woman for 38 years. She also served on the election board for 38 years.

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