yes, there are numerous Koester families. I have found in St. Anthony Parish book Centenial 1858-1958 about 3 or 4 different Koester family unfortunately it tells of my John and Elizabeth being married and nothing else. this is started about 1858 of being Koester's that orginally started then and mention some of the descendants. Joanie http://community.webtv.net/jomend/FamilyTree http://community.webtv.net/jomend/RaneyCemeteryBig http://community.webtv.net/jomend/SIGELCEMETERYSIGEL