Leo Vick Koestler Jr. passed away Friday, March
13, 2020. He was 80 years old.
Born in Vicksburg, MS, he had been a resident of
Vicksburg most of his life. Mr. Koestler
graduated from St. Aloysius High School and
joined the United States Navy in 1958.
Mr. Koestler retired from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. He was a great painter and artist,
outdoorsman, cook, and loved playing football in
his youth.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of
Vicksburg, MS

He is survived by his Family members: Carolyn W. Koestler, His brother Michael T. Koestler of San
Francisco, CA. His sons Mike Koestler(Diane) of Eagle Lake, MS, Pat Koestler(Mimi) of Murfreesboro,
Tenn. Leo V. Koestler, III of Vicksburg, MS, and Chris Koestler(Ashley) of Madison, MS. and numerous
nieces, nephews, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents Leo Sr. and Mae Koestler, his son James "Barney" Koestler Sr.,
his grandson Zachary Koestler.
At the request of the family, arrangements have been changed. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday the 18th at Cedar Hill Cemetery  with the Rev. Sam
Godfrey officiating. A short visitation will be held before and after the service.
Pallbearers will be James B. Koestler, Jr., Benjamin Lee Koestler, Britton Michael Koestler, Trenton
Wayne Koestler, Jared Henke, and Mathew Edwards.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Honor of Leo V.
Koestler Jr. http://giftfunds.stjude.org/leovkoestler address: 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 email:
donors@stjude.org