Garland Koehn

My husband, our father, grandpa and great grandpa was born on September 20, 1940 to Glenn and Luella Johnson Koehn in McPherson, Kansas. He so peacefully left us for his eternal reward Monday evening January 12, 2026 surrounded by his family in the living room of their apartment at Bethel Home. He reached the age of 85 years old.

He spent the first 27 years of his life in McPherson County Kansas and received his education at Liberty school house. Upon answering the call of God, he was baptized February 3, 1953 by Abe D. Koehn into the Lone Tree Mennonite Church. On July 31, 1960 Garland was united in marriage to Faylene Becker in the Lone Tree Mennonite church. Life was full with many good years. We were thankful to have celebrated our 65th anniversary last July. We enjoyed 57 years at Walker Congregation.

At the age of 16 he began plumbing with his uncle until in 1968 an opportunity opened up for him to have his own farm near Walker, Missouri. While farming he also started to dairy. He had many young men work for him through this time. Garland was not a man that was afraid of work, whatever needed to be done he was there to do it. Garland was the second child of seven boys and they enjoyed each other's company very much; some of them communicating every day.

Garland was a generous and giving person. He put in his 1W service at KU Medical Center from 1963-1965 and also enjoyed his time on the Conference CDR Board, traveling to numerous different countries, making many friends. But to the people of his congregation and local community, Garland was a caring friend. He often recognized the inner needs of those he came in contact with and strove to fill those needs in his own way, whether by grilling meat, having coffee, or just taking the time to stop and visit with people of all walks of life. His big heart and teasing ways won him a special place in the lives of his nieces and nephews. In his later years, his great-grandchildren were his joy. As his end drew near, Garland’s soft spirit and love for his Savior were evident, and we believe that he is waiting for us on the other side.

Those left to cherish the memories include his wife, Faylene of Montezuma, one daughter, Angela and husband Eugene of Montezuma; one granddaughter, Danella Koehn (Sheldon) of Scooba, MS. two grandsons, Jarryd Koehn (Jessica) of Walker, Missouri. and Jarryl Koehn (Kandace) of Potlatch, Idaho. Great grandchildren: Jaymen, Jaxon, Shania, LaShondra, Acelyn, Ivy, and Daisy. Six siblings: Ronald (Delores) Moundridge, KS; Linwood (Pauline) Fredonia,KS; David (Carolee) Moundridge, Ks; Calvin (Norma) Moundridge, KS; Sister in law Linda Koehn Hiawatha, KS.

He is preceded in death by his parents, infant children, Katherine Sue, baby boy, Debbie Denise, and one great-granddaughter Rylie Ann, two brothers Gary and Glen Allen and sister in law Mavis Koehn.

Memorials are suggested to Living Faith Mennonite Church or Bethel Home.