The Celebration of Life Experts

R. Dave Koestner

September 5, 1942 - May 29, 2026
Kalamazoo, MI

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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.

Driving Directions

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
2:30 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

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