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Koester, Charles William was born on February 3, 1910 in Marysville, Kansas, United States. Son of Charles Juris Doctor and V. Hyacinth (Pulleine) Koester.
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Charles William Koester
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Charles William Koester, American investor, rancher. Decorated Silver Star medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star medal; Croix de Guerre (Luxembourg). Trustee Conservatory of Music, University Missouri, Kansas City; governor American Royal Academy, Kansas City. With United States Army, 1940-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Mission Hills Country Club, Saddle and Sirloin Club.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1931. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1933. Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1937.
Career
Examiner, Reconstrn. Finance Corporation, Washington, 1933-1937; executive secretary, United States Secretary of War, Washington, 1937-1940; commercial banker, United Missouri Bank, Kansas City, 1945-1975; retired, United Missouri Bank, Kansas City, 1975.
Membership
Trustee Conservatory of Music, University Missouri, Kansas City. Governor American Royal Academy, Kansas City. With United States Army, 1940-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Mission Hills Country Club, Saddle and Sirloin Club.
Connections
Married Sarah Ellen Snipes, November 21, 1942. Children: Charles W., Sarah P., Julia W., John D., Broughten P.
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Nationality
American