Life Story Visitation
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Where food, drinks and stories will be shared.
Mass
Friday, June 12, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
1150 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-5165
Map
Web Site
Burial
Friday, June 12, 2026
2:00 PM EDT
Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 W. Dickman Rd
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-4164
Map
Web Site
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum
PMB 363, 18032-C Lemon Dr.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 747-0063
Web Site
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site
Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site
Life Story / Obituary
Dave Koestner, a devoted family man, proud Navy veteran, a lifelong lover of boats, classic cars, and Gull Lake - his happiest place, was a St. Augustine High School graduate, Western Michigan University alumnus and successful career man. He will be deeply missed for his steady kindness, easy companionship, and the joyful memories he created through family traditions, lake adventures, and his enduring pride in those he loved. Check back soon for his full Life Story.
