Gerald "Jerry" Koesterman

Gerald (Jerry) Koesterman, age 87, passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND on November 12, 2026.

Gerald Roy Koesterman was born February 16, 1939 at Larimore, ND to Roy and Anna (Nielsen) Koesterman. He grew up on a farm West of Larimore, ND. He served in the US Army from 1962-1964 .

Jerry married Judy Berge, rural Northwood, ND on October 4, 1968. The couple resided in Larimore, where he worked in various agriculture related fields.

Jerry was a proud member of the Larimore Volunteer Fire Department for 62 years. Jerry, along with Bob Bauer, was instrumental in organizing the Larimore Rescue Service. He also served on the Larimore Ambulance Service, before the two organizations were merged.

He was also an active member of the Larimore United Methodist Church.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy, and son Cory (Karlene) of Knoxville, TN, his grandchildren, Conor (Alyssa) of Knoxville and Emily of Chattanooga, TN, He is also survived by his nephew Stephen Hennigan (Tracy) of San Antonio, TX and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Peggy (Tom) Hennigan and daughter Stacy Koesterman.

FUNERAL SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday, November 16 in the United Methodist Church, Larimore, with VISITATION one hour prior to the service. MILITARY HONORS: Ted Valerius Post 97 of the Larimore American Legion. INTERMENT: Bellevue Cemetery, Larimore.