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1956
DIED
2025
Matthew Koelzer Obituary
April 7, 1956 -December 21, 2024
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
May 17, 2025, 3:00PM - 6:00PM
The Luigi's Warehouse
725 E. 19th St.
Bakersfield, CA. 93305
Adult Gathering
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www.bakersfield.com/obits
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