Lynn Robert Koesterman
July 15, 1958 ~ May 28, 2012
Lynn Robert Koesternam left this earth on May 27, 2012, due to an accident in South Florida.
Lynn was born July 15, 1958 in Northwood, North Dakota. Son of Carol (Trudeau) and Lyle (deceased) Koesterman. He grew up in North Dakota and attended Carl Ben Eielson, Agassi and South High. After graduation at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Air Force and served for 10 years. He spent 2 years in Alaska and 4 years in Europe. Returning to the States in 1985 and receiving his honorable discharge. He then worked for an airline in Miami for 5 years. Then he worked for the Coca Cola Company until his death.
Lynn enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He spent his leisure time on the computer with games and keeping in touch with friends and relatives.
He is survived by his son Lynn Jr., mother Carol, sister Mary (Rex) Richey, brothers Chris, Mike (Pastor Susan) and Spencer (Lisa); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, sister Carolyn and brother Charles.
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Sistersville WVGod only takes the very best so to you my friend I say good by and may God bless you.
Hollywood FloridaIt was such a pleasure knowing moose for the year i got to know him. I will keep him and his family in my prayers thru this extremely difficult time for all.
God Bless
Acworth GeorgiaIn the loss of your loved one,you have our deepest sympathy you have a lot of cherished memories of him.May the memories that you have of him live forever in your hearts.
Richard & sheila Mertz
Hollywood FloridaI would like to send prayers and sympathy to Koesterman family, and especially to his son who I meet at the memorial at TY Park in Hollywood. We had a very good celebration of life for Moose.
Moose, had a way of putting you at ease. From the first time I meet him you knew what a kind, friendly and hardworking man he was. It was evident how much he cared for his son as he always spoke his mind. Moose always seemed to find a positive way to put things. Moose had a positive effect on many and he will be very much missed by many.
Brandon FlMay God keep you family at peace during this time of grief…..
I worked with Moose for many years. It was always a pleasure to hear from him & I could always count on him to get the job done. He will be missed by all! I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
My friend Moose, you were a good team worker and a good father. You were always helping others. Thank you for everything you taught me, and may you rest in eternal peace i will miss you.
Rest in Peace Moose. You will be missed at Coke!
Cape Coral FloridaRIP MOOSE.
I worked with Moose for 4 years in Coca-Cola. i learned a lot from his experience which helped me to become a better technician. he would always call me to tell me jokes and to talk about the trips he would take across the country in his Bike. i’m proud to have had him as a coworker. i give my condolences to the family and friends in this difficult momment.
Plantarion FlotidaMoose was a great technician, but he was a better man. He had a caring heart and he will be missed. Rest in peace Moose.
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Koesterman family .Though I did not work directly with Moose, however we have cross paths over the years, may have been in training or meetings, I found him to be a very caring and geniune person always willing to help and to share is knowledge.He will be greatly missed by the coca-cola family.
Miami FlLyn moose may your soul rest in peace love Garth
Inola OKYour Coca-Cola Family will miss you!
My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May each day be filled with peace and loving memories, it was a pleasure working with Lynn.
Tulsa OkGoing to miss you bro….
Key West FloridaMoose was a best friend and treated me like a brother. We were co-workers together at Coca Cola and when I transfered to Miami and the Florida Keys from Kansas City, Moose opened his home to me for a place to live. Moose had a big wonderful heart. He talked often about how proud he was of his son and how he loved his family. He was a wonderful person and will always be remembered and missed. My deepest sympathy to his family. May you rest in peace.
Fargo ND
I was so saddened this morning to read of Lynn’s passing. Our thoughts are with his son, mother Carol, and all his relatives. Seems so unfair that this has happened, but know he is in a better place. Carol, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you!
Love, Carol and Chuck Udart
My condolences to Mooses Family. I worked with Moose @ Coca-Cola down in So. Fl. for a short time. Moose trained me one day, he was intelligent and he knew his job. I can picture Moosey with his 44 oz jug of Sweet Tea. I worked stand by service at Hialeah speedway and Moose would be there watching the races. We shared some good conversation there, he was proud of his son.
Palmetto Bay Florida Rest in peace
Miami FLMy deepest sympathy goes out to the family of our friend and colleague Moose, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Burnside ILI was so sorry to read of Lynn’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Gayle
Miami FLYou will always be in our hearts and our prayers. You will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace my friend and co-worker of 18 years. Words cannot express our lost.
Palmetto FloridaI have the pleasure of knowing Lynn thru working at Coca Cola several years. There wasn’t a time he didn’t try and put a smile on your face or make you laugh. Our condolence’s go out to the Family. You will be missed buddy. (aka Moose )
Miami FLMy deepest condolences to the family. Moose was a very sweet and caring person. I enjoyed the stories of his motorcycle trips and the way he spoke about his greatest joy, his Son would make any child proud to call him Dad. RIP Moose.
Miami FloridaI worked with Moose for over 7 years at Coca-Cola. I was currently his boss in South Dade for about 2 years. He was my Lead Technician, that I counted on alot . He loved what he did and he was really good at doing his job. Moose was a very proud father and a very honest man. “MOOSE, you will be missed and remembered always. “My deepest condolences to his family . RIP MOOSE
Tulsa OklahomaMoose, it was a pleasure working with you. You will be missed!
Miami Beach FloridaIt is with a grieving heart that I send my deepest simpathies to the members of “Moose, as we all called him” family, may he rest in peace.
Joyce LAMy sympathies are with the family. I knew Lynn from School. He was always a very kind and caring person.
St Augustine FloridaMoose was a great man and dear friend. He was an outstanding employee and member of the Coca-Cola family. Moose will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know and work with him.
Port st Lucie Fl My deepest sympathies to the family.My heart goes out to all of you.I knew lynn when I started on my journey with Coca Cola. We roomed together during our 3 week class in atlanta and what a crazy and fun 3 weeks that was.There is where we became friends. He was funny and always made me laugh. Lynn I will truly miss you.
Miami Beach FLI worked with Lynn on a daily basis. He worked hard and always talked about how he loved his family. It was my pleasure…
Miami FloridaOn behalf of the Hernandez family , please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. Roberto & Sylvia.
Hollywood FloridaI worked with Moose for over 8 years at Coca-Cola, I was his boss in South Dade for over 3 years, he was the most stubborn, outspoken technician in the group, but Moose had the biggest heart ever, we formed a bond quickly, we would go riding together and he always brought me back a little something from his trips. Moose was the proudest father I had ever met & Jr. was the light of his life. Moose was a kind and caring person, he loved his job, his life and everything around him, he was funny and loud & we are all going to miss everything about him. I love ya Mooser man and i’m going to miss you every day.
Williamston MIYour life was great. Now you have moved to a higher, grander place. RIP
Pompano Beach FloridaLynn(Moose) was a very dear friend of mine..we helped each other when needed..he always made me laugh..and i will miss him always..my prayers to his son Junior and his family and friends…
Marysville WashingtonI feel the family’s pain, but know through my own experience that with gods help we will all get well!!!
West Fargo ND
Mike, Sue, Lorraine — We are so sorry to hear about this loss. Praying for God to surround you with Love in the coming days & weeks & months. Please also extend my sympathy to Carol. She likely wouldn’t remember me since the Golden Lake days… (I was a teen then). Such a tough loss for her and all of you, too.
Diane & Paul Newburgh
Carrington ND
Lynn it’s not right!! Who is going to help me pick on your brothers on FB. I’ll be there when your ashes R brought. U R 1 amazing guy may all the people that get your organs have your kindness and free spirit. May God bring the rest of your family the Peace & Comfort that they so veryy much will need. I Love U Cuz & wil always Ride Frre in your honor. LIFE is not a journey to the grave ina pretty and well- preserved body… but rather a skid in broadside totally worn out proclaiming WOW WHAT A RIDE!
Mayville ND
Our prayers are with the family of Lynn Koesterman. For all the things Carol does for everyone, we all need to pray for her and her family. God Bless all of you!!!!
Key West FloridaMoose was one of my dearest friends. I have countless memories of laughter and joy. We worked together at Coca Cola, and I had the pleasure of being his boss for two years. He spoke his mind, never editing his words and laughed with total abandonment. He spoke of his “Junior” with sheer adoration. His eyes lite when he spoke of his son. I loved when he did. It’s not often you hear a great big guy, with intimidating looks, talk about how proud he was of his Junior. Never would anyone had thought that when we met that we’d be such good friends, but friends we became, real good ones. He never gave up on me when I left Coke abruptly and didn’t want to take calls. He called me every two days, sometimes more, until I answered. I loved him. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his mother, son, siblings and those fortunate enough to have called him friend.
Shelton, WAMay you rest in peace Lynn, even though we were very distant relatives I still felt like we were family. You lived life to the fullest
WEST FARGO ND
Lynn… You are in a great place now… ride, cousin, ride!!
Aunt Carol & family… I am soo sorry for your loss. Hold those memories close. Love you