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Richard Oscar Koehn, of Linden, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old.
Born August 1, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of Oscar A. and Clara M. (Mathieu) Koehn. He graduated from Washington H.S. in Milwaukee, class of ’55. Richard moved to the Linden area in 1971, he enjoyed bowling, golf, tennis and restoring cars. He was a retired electrical engineer, working for the Eaton Corporation as well as Cutler Hammer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Richard is survived by his wife; Fawn “Vonnie” Koehn of Linden, two daughters, Rachelle Krampe and her husband Bernie of Franklin, KY and Kimberly Miracle and her husband Douglas of TN, two step daughters Lisa Harden and her husband Joel of Linden and Jennifer Salyer and her husband Douglas of Imlay City, MI; eight grandchildren: Brooks Jarman, Rachel Tester (Andy), Jeff Miracle (Sandra), Ryan Miracle, Chance Salyer, Camilla Salyer, Alexus O’Connell (Casey) and Paige Vaughn (Chase); as well as three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Dolores Koehn.
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Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442
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