Sharon Koester

Sharon A. Koester   - “Bunny” - Age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, of pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born on April 13, 1945, to the late William and Christine Vogels. Sharon married Kenneth Koester on April 15, 1989, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kaukauna. They spent more than 35 years camping at Kenney Lake Campground in Marion.  Sharon is survived by her husband: Ken; her two sons: Mark (Chris) Friebel, and Paul (Tracy) Friebel; her grandchildren: Brett (Paige) Friebel, Zachary (Jill) Friebel, and Kiana and Carson Van Dinter; and her great-grandchildren: Gabriel and Teddy Friebel, and Nora, Sophia, Beckham, and Lauren Friebel. Sharon is further survived by one sister: Marlene Voissem; one brother: Bob (Marge) Vogels; Ken’s siblings; and good friends: Floyd and Dianne Kempen and George and Dolly Lund; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.  In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her infant grandchildren: Shawntae and Brady Friebel; infant sister: Tresa Vogels; sisters: Laverne (Clyde) Howard and Dorothy (Ralph) Gallow; parents-in-law: Virgil and Thelma Koester; and brother-in-law: Francis Voissem. Visitation for Sharon will be held Feb. 21, 2025, from 9-11:15 a.m. at IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (510 Sullivan Ave., Kaukauna). Her funeral will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Lynn Martin officiating. Committal Union Cemetery.

O’CONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute,  920-788-6237