Gary E. Koehler Obituary (1943

Gary E. Koehler left this world surrounded by family peacefully October 19, 2022. Gary was born on October 11, 1943, in Spring Valley, IL, to the late Evelyn and William Koehler. He was a lifelong resident of Henry, IL. Gary has a love for his Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco 49ers and Notre Dame football. He worked for Caterpillar Headquarters for 37 years before retiring in 1999. He treasured his time with his wife Sharon spending time in Maui for many winters and having a beer with friends at the Pub or the Bowling Alley over the years. He is survived by his wife Sharon Koehler, son Wade (Jeanne) Koehler, step-daughters Paula (Eddie) Lamb and Laurie (Scott) Spellious, step-son Doug (Steph) Stowe, Sister Norma Hartnady, many nieces and nephews, 10 grandchildren including Paige & JD Koehler, and many great-grand kids. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert. Cremation will be accorded, and a celebration of life will be held at a later time.