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Rachel Gertrude Frerichs Koester

Birth	:	11 Sep 1869 Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 1945 Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Salem Cemetery, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1255989, -98.0658035
Plot	:	Lot 33
Inscription	:	Mother
Description	:	Rachel Frerichs, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Frerichs, was born September 11, 1869, in a sod house in Nemaha county (sic), Nebraska, and passed away January 28, 1945, at the home of her daughter in Nelson, Nebraska, having attained the age of 75 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was by baptism received into the Kingdom of God and into the membership of the Lutheran Church and in due time became a communicant member of the Lutheran church through the rite of confirmation. She remained ever true to the faith confessed at that time, living an honorable... Read More	Rachel Frerichs, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Frerichs, was born September 11, 1869, in a sod house in Nemaha county (sic), Nebraska, and passed away January 28, 1945, at the home of her daughter in Nelson, Nebraska, having attained the age of 75 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was by baptism received into the Kingdom of God and into the membership of the Lutheran Church and in due time became a communicant member of the Lutheran church through the rite of confirmation. She remained ever true to the faith confessed at that time, living an honorable and upright Christian life, and she died in full assurance of the salvation that awaits the faithful. On January 7th, 1892, Rachel Frerichs was united in marriage to John H. Koester in the Old Stone Church in Nemaha County near Auburn, Nebraska. They spent the first year of their married life in Nemaha County, after which they moved to Thayer County and in 1905 moved to a farm northwest of Bostwick, Nebraska. To this union ten children were born, but the family circle was broken in 1929 when the husband and father passed away; after which time she made her home with her children. In 1941 she came to live at home of her daughter, Mrs. Anne K. Newhouse in Nelson. She had not been in good health, the last few years, but in December, 1943, she became seriously ill and we knew her time was limited. No sermon could be more eloquent than the cheerful grace with which she met her affliction from day to day. Her many friends who came to lend her courage went away feeling that they themselves had been cheered instead. She was ever considerate of others and never complained or became impatient with her lot. It was a privilege rather than a duty to administer to her needs and our lives are richer for having had this experience. The deceased is survived by her ten children, six sons and four daughters: Henry of Webber, Kansas; Edward of San Juan, Texas; Authur (sic) of Denver, Colo.; Gerhard of Bostwick; Frank of Weslaco, Tex.; Robert who is serving in the armed forces in England; Clara Cruse, Steamboat Springs, Colo; Anne K. Newhouse, Nelson; Leola Godsey, Superior; and Ellen Bogert, Denver. Also six grandsons, seven granddaughters, and two great granddaughters, besides a host of other relatives and friends. A short service was held at the Klawitter Mortuary Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. Alvin Rueter of the Salem Lutheran church (sic). Mr. C.A. Flower and Mrs. Verna Peery sang The Old Rugged Cross, with Mrs. H.A. Brubaker accompanying. Immediately following at 2:30 a service was held at the Salem Lutheran Church, south of Nelson, with the Rev. Rueter officiating. The quartette sang "Beautiful Zion, City Above" and "Sunset and Evening Star." After the sermon the Choral Union sang Asleep in Jesus. The burial was at the Lutheran cemetery. The following out of town relatives attended the services: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Frerichs, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frerichs, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Remmers, Ben Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stover all of Auburn; Mrs. Tom Brauer, Falls City; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Frerichs, Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Koester, Miss Anna Koester, Arnold Koester, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koester, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fintel all of Deshler; Mrs. Chas. Beuter, Dick Koester, Mrs. Ernest Hansen of Hebron; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koester, Edgar. In Appreciation We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from our many friends and neighbors in our sad bereavement in the loss of our dear mother whom we all loved so much. We also wish to express our thanks to those who by their thoughtfulness and many kind deeds made her long illness endurable. Arthur Koester Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Koester and Jack Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koester family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koester Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Cruse and Cheron Mrs. C.T. Newhouse and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Godsey family Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bogert family The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, February 1, 1945; pg. 5

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Latitude: 40.1255989
Longitude: -98.0658035

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John Herman Koester Jr.

(1869 - 1929)

Siblings

Children

Henry Albert Koester

(1893 - 1980)

Gerhard Jack Koester Sr.

(1898 - 1986)

Clara Augusta Koester Cruse

(1902 - 1982)

Anne Koester Newhouse

(1904 - 1976)

Leola M Koester Godsey

(1911 - 1986)

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