L. O. Koester. One of the native sons of Piqua who has reached a position of business preference in his home community is L. O. Koester, secretary-treasurer of the Orr Felt and Blanket Company. Born at Piqua, a son of John and Elizabeth Koester, he received his education in the graded and high schools here, and entered upon his career as an employee of the Cron Kills Company. Later he transferred his services to the American Linseed Oil Company, and after being associated with that concern for several years accepted a minor position with the Orr Felt and Blanket Company. Here his abilities and industry were recognized and through successive promotions he has risen to his present post of secretary treasurer. He contributes materially to the success of this enterprise and during his career with his concern has won and held the implicit confidence of his associates. Mr. Koester is a member of the Piqua Club. He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of which he is a thirty-second degree. During the war period he was a conspicuous figure by reason of his connection with the various movements which assisted in the winning of the war. He belongs to the Presbyterian church, of which his wife is also a member.