Zane D. Koester
July 3, 1949 - December 31, 2020
Zane D. Koester, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away December 31, 2020. He was born July 3, 1949 in Lakeview, Oregon to the late Elmer William and Teodora (Ferol) Koester Ryan. Zane was a 1967 graduate of Greensburg High School and played on the semistate basketball team. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Indiana University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Special Forces for over 30 years and was a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces Association. Zane married Sheree DeWester, November 5, 1983 and was employed as a letter carrier for the USPS for over 30 years. Zane is survived by his wife, Sheree Koester; children, Daniele R. Baker, Donavan L. Koester (Erin), Addison C. Koester, Austin C. Koester and Allis D. K. Otley (Sam); sisters, Neria Shelton and Susan Koester; brothers, Steele Koester (Paula), Phil Ryan (Pam) and Paul Ryan; and 4 grandchildren; a fifth is due to arrive in April. Funeral services are private and entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Zane D. Koester, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away December 31, 2020. He was born July 3, 1949 in Lakeview, Oregon to the late Elmer William and Teodora (Ferol) Koester Ryan. Zane was a 1967 graduate of Greensburg High School and played on... View Obituary & Service Information