• Obituaries
  • Local Florists
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Plan Ahead
  • Contact Us
R W Patterson Funeral Homes
Obituaries | R. W. Patterson
Funeral Homes
Richard Allen Koehler
Change Photo
Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Richard Allen Koehler

May 29, 1937 - July 29, 2019

Age 82, of Braidwood, IL passed away with his family by his side, Monday, July 29, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born May 29, 1937 in Cadott, WI to the late Benjamin and Esther (nee Peters) Koehler. At the age of 18, Richard was drafted into the Army, he was honorably discharge in 1967. Member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood. He had a love for fishing and traveled all over the United States and other numerous countries such as Canada and Australia. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan. Richard was a family man, he was a very loving step-father and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the apple of his eye. Surviving are his wife of forty-two years, Mary A. (nee Girot) Koehler of Braidwood, whom he married November 19, 1976 in Braidwood; three children, Mary (the late Ronald) Housman of Braidwood, Lori Mack of Stonefort, IL, and Randy Johnson of PA; ten grandchildren, Ronica (Andrew) DeMarse, Ronald (Kara) Housman, Jr., Kevin (Amber) Housman, Matthew Housman, Bryan, Brandon, Dakota, and Joshua Beegle; eight great-grandchildren, Allison, Wyatt, MaKayla, and Emma DeMarse, Ayden and Avery Housman, Hunter Housman, Ethan and Carter Slager, and Gabrielle Cromp; bonus great great grandson, Gavin Hansen; sister, Jean (Richard) Quimet of WI; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one son, Roy Johnson; great-grandson, Colton DeMarse; brother, Dennis Koehler; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Mildred Girot. Visitation for Richard will be at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Friday, August 9, 2019 from 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Father Robert Noesen will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family would be appreciated.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Age 82, of Braidwood, IL passed away with his family by his side, Monday, July 29, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born May 29, 1937 in Cadott, WI to the late Benjamin and Esther (nee Peters) Koehler. At the age of... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Richard Allen Koehler created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Age 82, of Braidwood, IL passed away with his family by his side,...

View More

Photos & Videos

Share and view memories of Richard...

View Photos & Videos

Family Tree

Add family, history, photos and more...

Visit The Family Tree
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators

What We Do

  • Overview
  • Honoring Life
  • Designing Your Funeral
  • Funeral Services
  • Veteran's Services
  • Local Florists

Local Florists

  • Overview

Contact Us

  • Overview
  • Contact Us
  • Facilities & Directions

About Us

  • Overview
  • History & Staff
  • Community Events

Plan Ahead

  • Overview
  • Why Should I Plan Ahead
  • Pre-Planning Checklist
  • Online Pre-Planning Form

Obituaries

  • Search Obituaries
  • Obituary Notifications

Grief & Healing

  • Overview
  • Grief Support Resources
  • 365 Days of Grief Support

Contact Information

  • Telephone: (815) 458-2336
  • Email: Click here
  • Facebook

365 Days of Grief Support

Thank you for subscribing.

Sign up for our daily email affirmations by entering your information below.

Subscribe
Submitting...
  • R.W. Patterson Funeral Home: (815) 458-2336

© 2022 R. W. Patterson Funeral Homes - Funeral Home Website Design by funeralOne