Kenneth Henry Koester, 92, of Red Bud, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud and Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud. Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Winkelman officiating. Interment will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.