Judy Koehler Obituary
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Judy enjoyed making handcrafted gifts for those she loved. She was skilled in sewing, crocheting, ceramics and wood carving. Her sons share fond memories of Judy fashioning much of the family's wardrobe on her Singer treadle sewing machine in the early years, as well as funding her Christmas purchases by selling crocheted items. When she wasn't working, she made many memories on the Ohio River with her family and friends.
Judy leaves behind her loving husband Terry Koehler; beloved sons: Roger (Erica Otten) Kalota and David Kalota, cherished grandchildren: Laila Jackson and Vivienne Kalota; siblings: Phyllis Hutton, Athena Parker, and Roy Elder Jr.; along with her brother in law: Ken Koehler and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In recent years, Judy had been reunited with her long-lost niece: Amy (Derek) Carpenter for which she was extremely grateful.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents; her brother: James Pritchard; sister: Evelyn Humphries and daughter in law: Virginia "Ginger" Kalota
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 27 from 10:30 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 am at Miami Whitewater Community Church. Celebration of life will follow and burial will be at Bevis Cemetery at 2:30 pm.
Memorials are requested to Miami Whitewater Community Church or Ridgewood Health Campus Activity Fund.
Services
Visitation
Wednesday
August 27, 2025
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Miami Whitewater Community Church
9700 Dry Fork Road
Harrison, OH 45030
Funeral Service
Wednesday
August 27, 2025
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Miami Whitewater Community Church
9700 Dry Fork Road
Harrison, OH 45030
Graveside Service
Wednesday
August 27, 2025
2:30 PM
Bevis Cemetery, Cincinnati
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