April 1, 2020 – West Bend, WI – John George Koehler DDS, 92, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on August 26, 1927 in Waukesha to William and Clara Koehler (Munz). He was united in marriage on August 9, 1952 to Barbara Otto at St. Paul Methodist Church in Manitowoc.
John graduated from Waukesha High School in 1945. He graduated cum laude from Carroll College in 1949 and from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1953. John started his dental practice in Kewaskum in 1955 after serving in the United States Air Force in Illinois and Okinawa, eventually moving his practice to West Bend and retiring in 1989.
Music was a big part of John’s life. He was in the High School Choir, Carroll College A cappella Choir, Moraine Chorus, and was honored at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church for being a choir member for 50 years. John was also involved in various Musical Masquers productions.
John volunteered in many ways including West Bend Columns, Cedar Community, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity.
John is survived by his wife of more than 67 years, Barbara; four children, Nancy (Todd) Grunwaldt, Jeff (Julie) Koehler, Judy (Bill) Peoples, and Mark (Nancy) Koehler; five grandchildren, Amy Weisen, Erin (Thomas) Stover, Sarah (the late Justin) Moore, C.J. Koehler, and Nathan Koehler; three great-grandchildren, Miles Moore, Declan Moore, and Madelyn Stover. He is further survived by nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Franklin (Mary) Koehler.
John’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Cedar Bay East and Kathy Hospice for the loving care they provided.
A memorial service for John, will be held at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, 323 S Fifth Ave, West Bend, WI 53095, at a later date when restrictions have been lifted.
Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095. Memorials can be directed to Cedar Community Foundation (5595 County Rd. Z – West Bend, WI 53095) or Carroll University (100 N East Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186).
