Clinton Shane Koehler

In Loving Memory of

Clinton "Shane" Koehler

1963 - 2026

Age 62

Pipe Creek, Texas

Clinton S. Koehler, lovingly known as Shane, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at his home

in Pipe Creek, Texas, at the age of 62. Born on August 9, 1963, in San Antonio, Texas, Shane lived a life

marked by dedication to his family, career, and passions.

Shane graduated from Highlands High School in San Antonio, Texas and went on to build a successful

career in parts sales. For 25 years, he worked with RDO Equipment Company (formerly Kensler

Machinery) at their San Antonio, Texas and Pflugerville, Texas locations. In 2016, after relocating to Pipe

Creek, Texas, he continued his career with Hevenor Lumber and Hardware Company in Bandera, Texas.

Unfortunately, due to complications from his cancer progression, Shane retired early in the summer of

2025 at the age of 61.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Shane served his country with distinction. From 1987 to

1991, he was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida, where he worked as an Aircraft

Maintenance Specialist and Crew Chief on F-15 fighter jets. He later continued his service at

Kelly/Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas as a TSGT Air Transportation Specialist with the 26th

Aerial Port Squadron/433rd Airlift Wing. After a long and honorable military career, Shane retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2007.

Shane's personal life was filled with love and loyalty. He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Amy

(Farrington) Koehler of Pipe Creek, Texas; his cherished dog of over 16 years, Princess Lily; his stepfather

Jacques W. Hardy Sr. of Boerne, Texas; his brother Oscar S. Koehler Jr., former husband of Teresa

Koehler of Houston, Texas; his sister Denice Hardy and her wife Corrin Orrey of Pilot Point, Texas; and his

brother Jacques W. Hardy Jr. and his wife Emiko Hino of Osaka, Japan. He also leaves behind several

aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends from the Retired Air Force Reserve community: Phillip Pike of

Universal City, Texas and John Thomas of Scarborough, Maine.

Shane was preceded in death by his father Oscar S. Koehler Sr. of Pipe Creek, Texas and his mother

Patricia (Powell) Hardy of Boerne, Texas.

An avid outdoorsman and collector at heart, Shane was a member of the National Fishing Lure

Collectors Club (NFLCC) for over 25 years. Alongside Amy, he co-hosted The Temple Lure and Tackle

Show in Temple, Texas for more than 15 years-a testament to their shared passion for fishing

memorabilia.

Shane will be remembered for his loyalty and compassion as well as the humor he brought into every

aspect of life. His memory will live on through those who knew him best.

In honor of Shane's love for nature and conservation, efforts close to his heart, memorial

contributions may be made to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

May Shane's legacy bring comfort to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.