Linus Koster

Linus Koster, 84, of Breda, was called home to our Lord on Sunday January 19, 2014. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Breda. Celebrant will be Fr. Gary Snyder. Music will be by Marilyn Hundling, organist, and the St. Bernard’s Choir. Lectors will be Linus’ granddaughters: Karen Garringer, Carrie Hanson, and Annie Pudenz. Gift Bearers will be Linus’ granddaughters: Emily Koster, Sarah Koster, Samantha Koster, and Chelsea Koster. Eucharistic Minister will be Linus’ son, Mike Koster. Casketbearers will be Linus’ grandsons: Ross Johnson, Tyson Johnson, Brian Koster, Travis Koster, Mike Pudenz, and Andy Koster. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Breda Catholic Order of Foresters will form an honor guard for the funeral mass. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2014 where there will be a Breda Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary at 5 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda, and online condolences may be shared for Linus’ family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Born on April 11, 1929, on the family farm, Linus was the son of Joseph and Sophia (Schulte) Koster. He attended St. Bernard’s grade school and high school graduating in 1948. While in school he was a great baseball player being a left handed pitcher and first baseman. After graduating from high school he began farming near Breda where he resided his entire life. On November 7, 1950 he was united in marriage to Madonna “Donnie” Goecke, by Fr. Hausmann, at St. Bernard’s Church in Breda. In his young adult life, he loved fishing, pheasant hunting, and bowling which he excelled at. He loved farming and loved the land. Lennie enjoyed building birdhouses from wood out of the old barn. He and Donnie enjoyed dancing at the Lakewood Ballroom to many of the big bands, and in later years, dancing in Texas to country western bands. He liked to go camping with his family, and specialized in making bonfires. He enjoyed spending time at both Blackhawk Lake and Spirit Lake fishing and having fun. He and Donnie spent the last 17 years wintering in Texas, enjoying day trips to Mexico and Padre Island, and forming many lasting friendships. Fortunately, he was able to spend time in Texas this winter. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donnie, of Breda; children: Pat Johnson and husband Ron of Apple Valley, MN, Mike Koster and wife Judy of Breda, Linda Pudenz and husband Phil of Sioux Falls, SD, and Ken Koster, and wife Beth, of Centralia, MO; daughters-in-law: Joan Wehr of Westphalia, and Pam Koster of Norwalk; 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister Esther Heim of Auburn. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons: John and Jim Koster; a grandson, Joshua Johnson; his siblings: Herbert Koster, Andrew Koster, Lucille Fleskes, Agnes Seivers, Mary Ortner; and his mother and father-in-law: Clarence and Clara Goecke.

Linus Koster

April 11, 1929 - January 19, 2014