Andrew "Andy" Koster

Andrew “Andy” Robbins Koster, 28, of St. Anne, unexpectedly passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born September 30, 1995, in Watseka, the son of Norman and Mari (Robbins) Koster. He was a R_Systems Operator, or as he referred to himself, a problem solver, at Walmart Distribution Center. Andy was unwavering and steadfast in his convictions; his heart was truly always in the right place. He was a sweet and funny character; and was known for his “one-liners”. Andrew was a best friend to everyone, always there when you needed him, and was looked up to by many. He enjoyed playing cards games and video games. Andy loved museums, the planetarium, and traveling. He also picked up hiking along the way and loved to venture out to one of his favorites, Starved Rock. Most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family. Andrew is survived by his parents, Norman and Mari Koster of St. Anne; siblings, Kelli Howard of Ohio, Celeste (Bill) Hitchcock of North Carolina, Joy, Christopher (Allison) Griffin of St. Anne, Matthew (Brittaney) Griffin, USS Navy, Casey (Samantha) Koster of St. Anne, and Timothy (Anna) Koster of Kankakee; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; aunts and uncles, Vivian (Harlan) Ziebart of Wellington, Virginia (Ed) Coates of South Dakota, Rose Ann Vickery of St. Anne, Cheryl Koster of St. Anne, and Scott (Jacqueline) Koster of Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at First Reformed Church of Wichert from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Bjorn Lindgren officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery, Wichert. The family asks that family and friends wear blue in honor of Andy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.