We are deeply saddened by the loss of our mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Gisela Koester, née Harrassowitz, who died peacefully after a long, rich life on January 15, 2025, at the age of 98 with her, family by her side.

Reinhild Davis-Haak and Alan Davis
Almut Koester and Terence Pritchard
Ulrich Koester and Elizabeth Kautz
Heiko Koester and Kristine DiPalm
Carl and Tatiana Haa
Christopher Haak and Bridgett O'Keef
Lukas Kautz Koester
Alexander Kautz Koester
Jacinda Lambert and Sara Wright Davis

The memorial service will take place on February 7 at 11 am, 2025, at: University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.

As an alternative to flowers, donations may be made to:
• Lutheran World Relief
• The Nature Conservancy
• Amnesty International