John Koehler

Dale JOHN Koehler left this life on August 17, 2024. He was 82, born on September 19, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was the second child of Esther (Leubbers) and Raymond Koehler.

Paula Scobee, his older sister, and Sandy Stockton, his youngest, both live in Garnett, Kansas where the family was located and where John grew up. His middle sister, Lynn Pickert, lives in Overland Park, Kansas.

He graduated from Garnett High school in 1959 and joined the Army in 1960. He spent his tour of duty in Neurenberg, Germany, mustering out in 1963. Using the G.I. Bill, he graduated from Fort Hays University, in Hays, Kansas in 1969, with a degree in business. After graduating he went to work for Crum and Forester Insurance company as an underwriter. Their home office was in Freeport, Illinois where he eventually met and subsequently married, Pamela H. Fowler on June 17, 1972. They were transferred to Detroit, Michigan and enjoyed their 4 years there, traveling in the state of Michigan and close by, Canada. In 1976 they were transferred back to Overland Park, Kansas, where they bought their first home. In 1977, they started their family by adopting a son, Adam, and 3 years later, a daughter they named Janell. John joined the Knights of Columbus and was active in his church. He loved sports and was a Kansas City Chiefs and KU basketball fan, also he was diligent in following local and national politics.

John was an outgoing person and loved visiting with friends, family and many others. He loved going out to eat in restaurants great and small and trying new things. Traveling was also a favorite pastime. He always tried his best to do the right thing. He loved his family, our children and grandchildren, Joshua, Brenna and Ian Koehler, and will be greatly missed by all.

Memorials may be made in Dale 's name to Knights of Columbus Council # 11382 or St. Vincent De Paul - (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton).