Frank Edward Koehler

KOEHLER Frank Edward Koehler, age 86, of Columbus, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born June 23, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Frank John Koehler and Alice Josephine Hollberg Koehler. Frank was a 1939 graduate of Washington Township High School and he attended the Ohio State University. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII as a carrier pilot. Later, Frank flew helicopters and was one of the first helicopter pilots in the Naval Reserves. He retired from the Naval Reserves as a full Commander, commanding Helicopter Squadron HS-733. Frank was an Aeronautical Engineer, having retired from Rockwell Aviation, now owned by Boeing. He was a member of the Commandery 21, Chapter 96, Scioto Consistory Scottish Rite Aladin Shrine, Sunrise Lodge 783, Flying Nobles. In the past, Frank served as a coach for little league football, baseball and football, and was a former Cub and Scout Master. He is survived by his children, David (Donna) Koehler of Maryland, Carol (Larry) Druggan of Dublin and KayEllen Koehler of Worthington; as well as 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife Donna Jean Massie Koehler. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the McWILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME in Wellston, where Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ridgewood Cemetery with military services by the United States Navy and the American Legion Post 371 of Wellston. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries