Mason Wayne Koehn

Mason Wayne Koehn was born to us, Andrew and Audrey Koehn on June 2, 2015, in Springfield, Missouri. While spending a Saturday on the farm, doing what he loved, he left an engine that he was tearing apart, jumped on the ATV and drove down a trail that he knew well to help with some work on the farm. Along the way he suddenly heard the call of the angels and, while it seems a tragedy to us, his soul took joyous flight on November 22, 2025, and he ran into Jesus’ outstretched arms.

Mason lived his ten years with one speed, wide open! He had a wide range of interests, competitive sports, many games of volleyball with his sister, Olivia, and on-going tag games with his brother, Jack. Hunting, mechanics, Lego, balls, puzzles, animals and anything that moved held his intense interest. He was a lover of books and stories, many Bible Stories were read to him. The night before he left us, he listened intently to a Bible story with his dad for over 30 minutes.

Recently he voiced an interest in friends who were answering God's call. When asked if he would want to answer the call to live for Jesus, without hesitation he affirmed yes!

Mason was a sunshine in our home. His affectionate nature always made sure his mom would go through the bedtime ritual and never miss a good night kiss!

Mason had a dynamic personality, he could also entertain himself. Many hours were spent on the poultry farm, caring for his pigs, Stanley and Buford, his dog, and his cats. Whenever possible, he loved spending time with his friends, often begging to have one of them over. His winning personality gifted him with many friends of all ages. Last Friday afternoon at school, after jumping in the vehicle with his dad, he rolled down the window, and with a mighty wave, told all of his friends and teachers good-bye. How could we have known it would be his final wave?

Although our hearts are torn and we can't imagine life without him, we know the angel choir has gained an enthusiastic singer.

Waiting to join him are his parents, Andrew and Audrey; siblings, Jackson and Olivia of the home; grandparents, Merle and Janice Koehn, Moundridge, Kansas, Ken and Shirley Nickel, Copeland, Kansas; uncles and aunts, Angela and Gary Zismann, Alston and Heidi Koehn, Andra and Bryan Wenger, Stephanie and Stacy Koehn, Brenton and Jayne Nickel, and Derek and Amy Nickel; twenty cousins and many special classmates and friends.

Waiting on the other side are his twin cousins, Taylor and Benjamin Nickel.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mountain Grove Mennonite Church in memory of Mason Wayne Koehn.