Robert H. Koehler, 90, of Washington, Pa. died unexpectedly, following a short illness on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:09 pm in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.
He was born October 10, 1933 in Wheeling, W. Va. a son of the late Henry and Helen Marie Post Koehler and had resided in Washington, Pa. since 1967.
Mr. Koehler was a 78year member and former Elder of the West Alexander Presbyterian Church.
He was a 1952 graduate of the former West Alexander High School and a 1960 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics with a degree in Air Frame and Power Plant Maintenance.
Mr. Koehler served as a Staff Sargent with the US Air Force during the Korean War.
He hand dug graves in the West Alexander Cemetery as a young man and was an employee of the former Tygart Valley (Brockway) Glass Plant in Washington, Pan American Airways, Allegheny Airlines and was last employed by US Airways in Pittsburgh, Pa. for 33 years, prior to retiring in 1998 as the Lead Mechanic and Jet Engine Inspector.
He was a 50year member of the Masonic Lodge #447, F&AM in Claysville, Pa., and the Pittsburgh Potomac Air Lodge.
He enjoyed hunting and the time spent with his grandchildren and family.
On May 27, 1967 he married Mary Jo Riggs who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Rev. David (Rev. Emily) Koehler of Falls Creek, Pa. and Mark (Katie) Koehler of Butler, Pa.; a Daughter-in-law, Tara Koehler of Pittsburgh (Plum); 10 grandchildren.
Deceased in addition to his parents is a son, Jason Koehler who died October 18, 2023.
Friends and family will be received from 3:00pm to 8:00 pm on Friday in the West Alexander Presbyterian Church, 108 Main St., West Alexander, Pa. 15376, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024 with his son and daughter-in-law, Rev David and Rev. Emily Koehler officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, Donegal Twp. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC, Rogersville, Pa. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the West Alexander Presbyterian Church.
Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.
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