Florence Koester (1923 - 2002)
Sister Florence Koester, FSPA (formerly Sister Mary Remigia)

Florence Koester is the daughter of John and Emma (Stangl) Koester and the greatniece of Anna (Köster) Nieland. She was born near Dedham, Iowa and entered St. Rose convent on Aug. 28, 1943, making her profession of vows in 1946 and taking the religious name of Sister Mary Remigia.

Sister Florence served as a homemaker and food service manager in convent homes and hospitals in Idaho, Iowa, Washington and Wisconsin for 38 years. After completing the CREDO program at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washingon. She took a CPE course and ministered in pastoral care at St. Anthony's Hospital and Nursing Home, Carroll, Iowa and Villa St. Joseph. Before retiring to St. Rose Convent in 1997, Sister Florence lived and volunteered at Becker Plaza, La Crosse. Sister Florence died on October 19, 2002 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisonsin.

Sister Florence is the sister of Rev. Msgr. Othmar Koester.

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