Richard A. Koester, 74

Richard A. Koester, of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away July 9, 2020 at the age of 74. He was a member of Medinah Shriners, Lombard Masonic Lodge 1098 and the Midwest Street Rod Club. Beloved husband of 54 years to Bonnie (nee Handing); beloved father of Candi (Kyle) Loomis and Rodney Koester; fond grandfather of Jessica, Alyssa and Matthew Loomis; loving brother and uncle to many. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard’s name are requested to Shriners Hospitals for Children–Chicago, shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/chicago. For information, contact Elmhurst Community Funeral Home, The Ahlgrim Chapel, at 630-834-3515 or ElmhurstFH.com.