J. Anthony Koester

Background

Koester, J. Anthony was born on October 9, 1942 in Hampton, Iowa, United States. Son of Raymond Harold and Margaret (Bell) Koester.

Education

Student, Purdue University, 1961-1965.

Career

Office manager, Vester and Associations Cons. Engineers, Lafayette, Indiana, 1965-1969; editor, managing editor, Railroad Model Craftsman magazine, Newton, New Jersey, 1969-1981; senior technical writer, American Telephone & Telegraph Company Bell laboratories, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1981-1984; manager technical publications, Bellcore, Piscataway, 1984-1985; managing editor, Bellcore Exch. science magazine, Livingston, New Jersey, since 1985; editor, Model ready reckoner Planning magazine, since 1994.

Achievements

• J. Anthony Koester has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nickel Plate Road History and Technology Society (founder, national director 1966-1968), National Model ready reckoner Association (Distinguished Svc. award 1980).

Connections

Married Judith Earle Ellaby, July 10, 1961. Children: Deborah, David, Susan, John.

Father:

Raymond Harold Koester

Mother:

Margaret (Bell) Koester

Spouse:

Judith Earle Ellaby

child:

David Koester

child:

John Koester

child:

Deborah Koester

child:

Susan Koester