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William M Pugh, Jr
July 30, 2024
I had a lot of respect for Grant as a suprovisor and friend. He was a great person to work with.
William M Pugh Jr
July 30, 2021
Prayers always from me and my wife. We both worked for GTE/Verizon, Johnstown. I enjoyed Grant as a supervisor. He always treated well . Deepest sympathy to you and family !!!
September 3, 2010
I can't ski bumps without thinking of all those days on ski school skiing in the bump lines with Grant. He had to be the most fun and talented mogul skier I have ever skied with
August 19, 2010
I miss you!
Molly
August 31, 2009
Rose,
You are in my prayers.
August 23, 2009
Rose
So sorry to hear about Grant. We were on vacation an your mom told my sister.
We will always remember the weekend when the girls were small and we were in Erie for a wedding and we stayed at your place.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stay in touch.
Love
Bob and Nancy Geary
Mary Margaret Barclay
Ellen Coleman Marchese
August 10, 2009
Dear Rose,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Grant when I was a little girl. May his soul rest in peace.
God Bless you,
August 10, 2009
Rose,
I was on a bike tour in the Finger Lakes, having a lunch break when I got the incredibly sad/shocking news on my cell phone. The other five guys I was with were all old bike riders/QUAD participants and to them and to myself Grant really was a legend. When he dropped that 27:50 TT this spring at age 62 it created a real buzz in the whole people-sports community and I was linked to quite an e-mail string with like-minded others that went on and on about how unreal that ride was. But it was Grant who did it which made it believeable because it seemed like he could do just about anything he put his mind to. Way more important than that ride or any of his other exploits, what I recall about Grant was his down-to-earth demeanor and modesty. In the early years of the QUAD Games there were a number of people that had skills but no one combined such class ability with being such a class guy. There wasn't ANYONE that didn't respect the man. Whenever Grant's name would come up, someone always had a good Grant story and it was always told with at least a slight touch of awe. I've been lucky to meet a lot of special people through the QUAD Games but Grant is really on a very special pedestal in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig & Kathy Latimer
Pat & Bill Reed
August 10, 2009
Rose...We are so very sorry to hear of Grant's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We'll look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Green Valley.
Steve Chizewick
August 9, 2009
Dear Rose Becky & Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss! Grant was a person who touched MANY lives .... and made a difference! While we will miss hunting, fishing, boating and skiing with him - we will always remember the way he made us feel - special! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of need!
- Steve, Debbie, Michael, and Andrea Chizewick
Bill Cray
August 8, 2009
When someone says the MAN, the Myth, the legend that was only one person. That was Grant Koehler. One Of the best I've ever met from a long time ago. I saw him on Bear Creek Road two months ago riding and he had already put 5000 miles on his bike by then for this year. We spoke of water skiing and bare footing a long time ago. Time really flies by. He was a great MAN and will be sadly missed.
Rose and Family we are so sorry for
your loss.
Bill and Nancy Cray
Roy Brant
August 8, 2009
Rose and family I am very sorry for your loss. Grant was the most positive and cheerful person that I have ever known. I will always cherish the ski adventures that we shared.
Roy Brant Saegertown
William M Pugh Jr
August 8, 2009
Rose,
My sincerest and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. I was really stunned to hear about Grants passing. He was so active. I enjoyed working with him and having him as a supervisor. If there's anything you need or to talk about, call.
Matt & Karen Schutte
August 7, 2009
Rosie,Becky and Joe
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Grant. He truely was a very kind and genuine man. We feel privileged to have spent time with you both over the years and especially on our recent visit. Your in our thoughts and prayers.....Love Matt&Karen
Matt Putman
August 7, 2009
Rose, My heart is sorrowed for you at this difficult time. I am sorry I cannot be there to celebrate Grant's life as I am visiting family in Wisconsin. I shall always charish my time with Grant as we water skied, hunted with Tom and at work. One word comes to mind as I think of Grant. "Passion". Whatever Grant did, he did it so well because he always did it with passion. What was as impressive as how good he was at everything was how humble he was at the same time. All of us should be so fortunate to live life as full as Grant. Someone once told me it is not how long you live, but how much you live. Grant certinlly lived larger than than most anyone I know. He will be sadly missed by all of us, but he has left me with happy memories.
Sincerely,
Matt Putman
Dan Coles
August 7, 2009
Grant was a family friend and I remember the time we spent together fondly. He was one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever met. His positive attitude and adventurous spirit always amazed me. My deepest sympathies go out to Rose, Becky and Joe.
Doug & Cheryl Tryon
August 7, 2009
Rose, Becky, & family:
How saddened we were to hear of Grant's sudden death! May the Lord give you strength and comfort at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 7, 2009
Rose and Family: Very sorry for your loss. You and Grant will always be with us on our hiking ventures. Tom Tompkins, Viewpoint, Green Valley
Mitzi Dunst
August 7, 2009
Dear Rose - I am shocked and saddened to hear of Grant's passing. He was always kind and helpful, a great co-worker and full of life. I'll never forget my amazement when he told me he had bought a submarine! May beautiful memories, and the love of family and friends, help to comfort you during this difficult time.
Mitzi Dunst-Leech
Rick Stuller
August 7, 2009
Dear Rose,
Sincere condolences on your and your family's tremendous loss. I still recall the time that Grant took me and a friend water skiing to show us his superb skills and give us some pointers.
Daniel Cooney
August 7, 2009
Rose and family, our deepest and Sincere sympathy goes out to you. We were shocked to hear the news. Grant was a good friend and neighbor. I will miss his stories around the fire. He was a very caring man, we were very touched when he brought flowers over when Buddy passed. I know that he will be greatly missed by all. All our love, Dan, Michele, Danny, Cynthia, Max
August 7, 2009
Rose, Becky and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Grant was a great guy and we are sure you have many wonderful memories, keep them in your hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
DeLuca Family (Don, Betty, Michelle, Lisa and Dominic)
Sheila Kelly
August 7, 2009
Rose and family - I had only met you and Grant a few times, but Grant made a lasting impression on me. He always had a smile, always said hello and I could tell just by the few times I met him that he was a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy, Sheila Kelly
August 7, 2009
Rose and family,
We are so sad to hear about Grant. I can't say that I ever met a more happy person, nor one that was always looking to help others or make them feel important.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Dixie Williams, Erie, PA
David McQuillen
August 7, 2009
When I first started racing bikes, Grant was like a superhero to me.I wasn't fit to even pump up his tires, but Grant always showed an interested in how we little guys were riding and freely shared all he knew about the sport. A wonderful person and I'll dedicate a ride to him this weekend.
Dominick Alacce
August 6, 2009
A light has gone out of the world,but the memory of that light will shine in mind for ever.
Brian & Katie Moser
August 6, 2009
Rose, family and friends,
We will always remember Grant's adventurous spirit and positive attitude. We are truly blessed to have known him.
Randy,Kay, Matt and Amy McKinney
August 6, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.We had the pleasure of teaching and skiing with Grant at Peek N Peak over the years. Grant never seemed to have a bad day. We will miss him dearly !
Charles Howe
August 6, 2009
What a sad shock this is!
I "knew" Grant only as a name on the Presque Isle Time Trial records I keep, but I was delighted to see that he had recently done the race after a long hiatus and set another age group record (he has two others that are more than 15 years old). His time of 26:17.6 in the fall of *1986* makes him the 7th fastest individual ever.
It would have been fascinating to meet him.
Dan O'Connor
August 6, 2009
I was shocked to hear about Grant. The guy was an animal on the bike until the end. My best wishes go to the Kohler extended family;
Sincerely,
Susan Sheldon
August 6, 2009
It is with sadness that I read about the passing of Grant. He was a wonderful person. My sympathies to all of his family. He will be greatly missed.
Julie Sheldon
August 6, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to the Koehler family. I have many great memories of Grant toting me around behind a bike with Rebecca when I was small and of him hunting with my father. They are up there together now hunting down the big buck and fishing in open streams. He was truly a wonderful person.
Ron Wayda
August 6, 2009
I am sad to hear about our loss of Grant, I enjoyed my time talking, skiing and teaching together at the Peak. I will take all of these experiences with me into the future. Ron Wayda, Hinckley, Ohio
Mary Bates
August 6, 2009
Dear Rose and family,
We are honored to have known Grant. He was a terrific inspiration to everyone, with his athletic abilities and his helpful, caring, and fun personality. We'll never forget his QUAD ski race on downhill skis! Grant was a very special person and will be missed. We offer our prayers and sincere sympathy to you, Peter and Mary Bates
Rick and Kelly Haywood
August 6, 2009
From your freinds on the "Kelly anne" [at marina]. You have our deepest sympathy,
Leo O'Connor
August 6, 2009
I am sad to hear of Grant's passing. He was one of the people who taught me the fine points of bike racing. I am sorry for your loss.
Ken Hermen
August 6, 2009
Rose and family,
I had the honor of teaching with Grant at Peek N Peak. What a great man! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
August 6, 2009
I worked with both Grant and Rose at GTE back in day. They are truly "Good and Honorably" people. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob and Liz Swantek, Las Vegas, NV [email protected]
chris mcmaster
August 6, 2009
I rode and skied may times with Grant back in the day, he was an amazing athlete, humble, and a truly great guy, I am so sorry for your loss
Al Crosby
August 6, 2009
Rose & family;
Your family is in our prayers. It was enjoyable working with Grant. Nice guy, gentlemen, professional, many words come to mind when I think of him.
Rick Horanic
August 6, 2009
Absolutely stunned by this news. To Rose and children my deepest heartfelt condolences. I will never forget all the races and rides with Grant, a true gentleman and competitor. Take care you are in my prayers.
Don Haringa
August 6, 2009
Dear Rose and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Grant was a wonderful skier and an incredible ski teacher. After he had a great run he would spend the chairlift ride complimenting everyone else. He was a fun, creative, humble man, who saw the positive side of everything. We will miss him very much.
Thank you for the beautiful memory, Grant.
Don and Karen Haringa
Chuck Pora
August 6, 2009
Rose and Becky, Pattie and I are stunned as well as deeply saddened by Grant's passing. It was a pleasure working with him at GTE all those years, where he was always very cooperative and helpful, as well as witnessing his incredible cycling accomplishments, and interviewing him for stories for the Erie Times. We are so sorry for your loss. I will greatly miss chatting with him while driving by your house and seeing him out front. God bless Grant and you.
Chuck Pora, GTE and neighbor
Vic Weston
August 5, 2009
Rose,
My heart is saddened at the loss of this great man. He was such a positive influence to me when I was a young man fumbling through life. I used to love it when you guys took us skiing. I only wish I could have known him better. I will never forget him.
August 5, 2009
I met Grant through skiing and most recently a very fun day of golf. Great guy. Big loss. My deepest sympathies to Grant's family and friends.
Perry Tharpe
August 5, 2009
I met Grant through skiing and most recently a very fun day of golf. Great guy. Big loss. My deepest sympathies to Grant's family and friends.
DAVE,PATTY,DANIELLE WIECZOREK
August 5, 2009
ROSE,BEV,AND FAMILIES
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR SUDDEN AND TRAGIC LOSS, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
Jim Behrens
August 5, 2009
I raced against Grant a lot of times over the years and always found him to be a formidable foe. I didn't know him as well off the bike but I am very sorry for your loss. I will think of him every time I ride near Erie.
August 5, 2009
Rose and Becky,
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to you....Grant will always be remembered for his love of life and living it to the fullest no matter what part of the world he was in. He was a great influence and loved to help others out along the way. He will be missed...."well done my good and faithful servant." Nancy Konzel (Verizon/Erie)
Toby Burrows
August 5, 2009
My sincere condolences to family and friends. I had the privilege of snowboarding with Grant on many occasions. He will be missed. Toby Burrows-PknPk
August 5, 2009
FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY WITH YOUR LOSS.
JOHN J ALECCI
Steve Andrijiw
August 5, 2009
Dear Rose and Family. My sincerest and deepest sympathy goes out to you. The years I knew Grant while in the Erie cycling community were of a kind and caring person always ready to lend a hand and offer sound advice. I admired Grant for his calm demeanor and friendly personality. I am honored to have known him.
August 5, 2009
Rose, Becky & family,
You have our deepest sympathy---Grant was such a special person to everyone's life that he touched. We always enjoyed chatting with Grant when he was out walking in the neighborhood. Please do not hesitate to call us or stop by for anything you need---even to walk the dog or feed the animals, etc. Jamey also sends you her condolences---we all will continue to lift you up in prayer & ask God to embrace you each day with all of his love---God Bless Love John & Jan Seber
Debbie Mizikowski
August 5, 2009
Dear Rose, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Grant was so loved and he inspired so many people. Just a unique special great hearted person. Our prayers are witth all of you. He will be missed and remembered forever. Gary & Debbie Carideo Mizikowski
Gayle Robinson
August 5, 2009
Rose,
My sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I fondly remember Grant teaching me how to water ski - what fun we had!
August 5, 2009
I'm so glad we had that last boatride together. Was there ever a guy who lived each moment like Grant did? Whatever you need - whenever you need it - call. Love to you & Mayday
John Fisher
August 5, 2009
I always enjoyed Grant's enthusiasm for life and positive outlook and respected him as a very talented athlete. My sincere condolences to Rose and the entire family in dealing with his departure. Grant will be missed and remebered fondly by many!
Fish
(former colleague at P'N P)
Joe Krupp
August 5, 2009
Rose, Becky and family,
Words could not express my feelings right now. I feel like I have known you forever. Grant was such a good friend to everyone and I always enjoyed it when he was around. I will miss him.
August 5, 2009
To Rose, Mayday and family, our thoughts and Prayers are with you all in your time of loss, Grant will be dearly missed. Cindy & David Tavernese (Girard, PA-Big Broad)
August 5, 2009
Our deepest sympathy. We have all lost someone very special. He will be missed as a boating and traveling companion and just for being a great friend. Take care. Love, Bob & Diane
Chris Hunt
August 5, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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