Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Robert Koehler
Dec 2nd, 1923 - Jan 24th, 2017Robert F. Koehler, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Bob was born December 2, 1923, in Clay City, the son of John F. and Blanche (Jones) Koehler. He first married Rosie Brown and later married Anita L. Smith on March 27, 1965, in Wayne County. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2002. He then married Lois (Headlee) Patridge Sharp who preceded him in death on February 17, 2011.
Bob was an electrician, operating Koehler Electric Services, and also farmed. He served his country overseas during World War II in the Army Air Corps and had attended the Clay City United Methodist Church. Bob was a lifelong learner and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing.
He is survived by his sons: Robert L. (Lynda) Koehler of Flora, Ronald E. (Sue) Hamilton of Effingham, Steven E. (Janet) Hamilton of Newburgh, IN, and John (Chris) Koehler of Marshall; daughter-in-law: Sandra Hamilton of Champaign; one sister: Faye Koertge; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives: Anita and Lois; a son: Terrence L. Hamilton; a great-granddaughter: Andrea Weiler; a brother: Kenneth Koehler; and a sister: Idarea Werner.
A funeral service for Bob Koehler will be 3 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Pastor Bruce Horsley officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. A visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Bob’s memory are suggested to be given to Pat Cooper for the benefit of local veterans.