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Rudy August KOEHLER

1934 - 2021

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Visitation Centre, Crematorium and Mausoleum

375 Mount Pleasant Road

Toronto, Ontario

Rudy KOEHLER Obituary

Name: Visitation for Rudy August KOEHLER
Start: 2021-11-12T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-12T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Visitation Centre, Crematorium and Mausoleum

RUDY AUGUST KOEHLER 1934 - 2021 Died peacefully on November 8 in Toronto with family by his side. Loving husband of Rita for 66 years, proud father to Rudy Michael (Catherine Moffat), Tom (Maria Markos) and John. Loving Opa to Rita (Michael), Andrea (Ezio), Stephen (Angela), Simon and Matthew. Cherished great-grandfather to Julie, Kathleen, Lucas, Gabriel, Alex, Skylar and Sloan. An entrepreneur from a young age, Rudy became known and admired for his hard work, business acumen and philanthropy. After arriving in Canada in 1956 with a young family from Germany, he began a 50 year career with an electrical supply manufacturer as a mechanic, eventually serving as President of Noma Industries. He was an exceptional sailor, representing Canada in International Regattas. Rudy was awarded the Order of Canada in 2016, and he and Rita generously supported numerous educational, cultural and health care institutions. He was a compassionate man who lived by his motto 'Love, Share and Give'. Visitation will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto (North of St. Clair Ave., enter through the East gates) 416-485-5572 on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m., until time of service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Masks, proof of full vaccination status, and government issued ID are required for those 12 years and older in order to attend the indoor funeral services. Please leave time prior to the service to check-in. A link to view the funeral service will become available at 10:50 a.m. and can be found on his memorial page at www.etouch.ca Please RSVP to [email protected] In lieu of flowers, donations to the following are appreciated: North York General Foundation, The Toronto Foundation or The Stratford Festival. Direct links can be found on his memorial page through Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Nov. 10 to Nov. 14, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Rudy KOEHLER

4 Entries

Joy Carren

November 23, 2021

I only have memories from St. Raphael in Naples, Fl of
Rudy. My husband Bob spoke with him fairly often and
was found of Rudy. My heart and sympathy goes out
to Rita. sincerely, Joy

Frank van Beurden

November 15, 2021

Dear Rita and Family,

Sorry to hear of Rudy's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Rudy was a huge and positive influence on my early years. His sheer determination and the will to get things done despite obstacles were legendary. The word "impossible" was not in his vocabulary.
Thank you Rudy for the many great memories.

Frank van Beurden (foredeck, Impetus, 1975)

Karen Crowley

November 15, 2021

I was grateful to receive Rita's email but saddened by Rudy's passing. Rita and Rudy and my parents, John and Betty Crowley were friends from Toronto times and Naples as well. Finest kind and a true and beloved friend. My condolences to Rita and the whole family

Edward Simmons

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