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A service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 17th, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. John Roekle officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private internment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Ervin E. Koser, 90, passed away at Ascension-All Saints Medical Center, on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born in Racine on December 30, 1928, the son of the late Gottfried and Lydia (nee: Schmidt) Koser.
On August 25, 1950, in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Theresa G. Grandow. As a young man, Ervin was a produce farmer and helped run the Koser Chicken Hatchery. Later, he was employed by AMC and in 1960 he developed Oakdale Estates, which continues to be the family business. He has been a lifetime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ervin enjoyed collecting and working on antique cars and was a member of Classic Car Club of Wisconsin. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and made many trips up to Canada with family and friends.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Theresa; their children, Donald (Susan) Koser, of Estero, FL, Gary (Kristine) Koser, and Susan (Jamie) Schacht, all of Somers; eight grandchildren, Michael (Stephanie), Cory (Joielyn), Stephanie (Tim), Kristen (David), Mary (Chole), David, Tanner, and Devyn; nine great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Noah, Chase, Kaylea, Thomas, Brynn, Mason, Jackson, and Biana,; two brothers, Reynold Koser, of Cocoa, FL, and Robert (Arlene) Koser, of Big Bend, WI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and two sisters-in-law, Albert and Bernice Koser, and Elsie Koser. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Bud & Mary Ann Meyer says
Our sincere sympathy to Theresa for the loss of someone who accomplished so much with the love and help of a great family. There are so many happy memories, going back to the 1940’s, that is remembered as if it were last week, for one of us. We know that Theresa and their children will cherish their fond memories until they meet again. All our love.
Ray Koser and Joy Dykes says
Remembering wonderful, happy and loving moments of all our times spent together.
Your brother, Ray
Your neice and goddaughter, Joy
J and suzanne Drummond says
Don. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Gordon & Marge Grote says
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Koser family at this very sad time.
Raymond and Joan Rorek says
Teresa and family
Ray and I (Joan) send our condolences for your loss of your husband, fatherand grandfather.
Dennis and Lynn says
Losing a parent is a difficult event. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dick & Bonnie Anderson says
Theresa and Sue, Dick & I are very saddened of Ervs passing.
Thinking of the Koser family .
Vernon ann Sandy Lee says
Lasting memories, of the Koser family, spent time playing with Erin Koser brother Bob when they had the hatchery in Yorkville. My thoughts and prayers to the Koser family. Vernon Lee Nephew of Donald Lee
Vernon and Sandy Lee says
Lasting memories, of the Koser family, spent time playing with Ervins brother Bob in the hatchery days in Yorkville. Our thoughts and prayers to the Koser family. Nephew of Donald and Carol Lee
Robert Koser says
I remember loving moments of all our times we spent together.
ERVIN was my mentor. during the farming years
Ray was my mentor during my years at Ehlert
Thank you, I love you both.
See you soon.
Baby Brother.
Robert Koser
Joe & Pam Montemurro says
Gary and family:
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.