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Gerry Koehler Obituary

Gerry K. Koehler, 69, of Bassett, Va., passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009. He was a son of the late George A. and Madge D. Koehler, of Sedona, Ariz. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte N. Koehler, of Bassett; three sons, Allen Jennings and wife, Lisa, of Winter Haven, Fla., George Scott Koehler, of Florida, and Kenneth K. Koehler, of Michigan; two daughters. Lorrie Albert and husband, Dexter, of Christiansburg, and Jamie Jennings-Gee and husband, Greg, of WinstonSalem, N.C.; five grandsons, Anthony Jennings, Jesse Jennings, Aaron Albert, Caylen Gee and Abram Gee; three granddaughters, Rachel Albert, Anna Gee, and Abbigayle Jennings; two great-grandsons, Quentin and Dylan Jennings; sister, Virginia Hauser, of Ogden, Utah; two nephews; and a niece. Gerry had many accomplishments, too numerous to mention. He served in the United States Air Force. Gerry's request was to say goodbye and bid farewell without much ado. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2009.

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Gail Arrington

November 24, 2009

Charlotte I'm thinking of you often and praying that you will find comfort in this time of sorrow. I know you will miss Gerry dearly. My thoughts continue to be with you.

November 10, 2009

I ALSO GREW UP ACROSS THE STREET FROM GERRY.GERRY WAS A YEAR OLDER THAN ME SO WE PLAYED TOGETHER ALL THE TIME.PICKING BERRIES, BURYING DEAD BIRD, CATCHING FIRE FLYS AND ETC.GERRY; WE WELL ALL MISS YOU. YOU ARE NOW VISITING MY PARENT IN HEAVEN.
MARY ANN CYBULSKI LUNDQUIST

November 10, 2009

Gerry and I grew up together in the same neighborhood. We did a lot of hunting and fishing together in our younger days. Recently we got back in touch with one another and he made a couple trips up to my camp in Iron River. We fished places we did when we were young kids. Last Fall when he came, we walked in the woods reminising about the old days. What a great friend he was and will always be to me. Our sympathy to you Ann and the rest of the family. He always spoke so highly of you, Ann. God Bless.
Don Fiorani and Sally

Leah Riddle

November 5, 2009

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We consider it a blessing to have known Gerry and his wonderful wife, Charlotte.

November 4, 2009

I grew up across the street from Gerry. It was such a blessing to watch him grow up, a handsome, carefree man. I will cherish those memories. My sympathy to those left behind. Jack Winquist

Amy Hauser

November 4, 2009

I'll never forget when Uncle Gerry asked me if I knew how a crow lands on a fence.....he squeezed above my knee so hard with both his hands! He was such a jokester!

Robin and Mark Jennelle

November 4, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I will remember Gerry as being such a character. When I would stop by Conway to see my husband Mark - he would holler out "everybody guard your wallets." Such a funny man. He will be missed.

Mike Rettemnier

November 4, 2009

Gerry we will miss you. Mike, Barbara, Conor & Lucky

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