Robert H. Koehler

1933 - 2024

Robert H. Koehler, 90, of Washington, died unexpectedly, following a short illness on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 2:09 p.m. in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born October 10, 1933, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Henry and Helen Marie Post Koehler and had resided in Washington, since 1967. Mr. Koehler was a 78 year member, and former Elder, of the West Alexander Presbyterian Church. He was a 1952 graduate of the former West Alexander High School and a 1960 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, with a degree in Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance. Mr. Koehler served as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He hand dug graves in the West Alexander Cemetery as a young man and was an employee of the former Tygart Valley (Brockway) Glass Plant in Washington, Pan American Airways, Allegheny Airlines and was last employed by US Airways in Pittsburgh, for 33 years, prior to retiring in 1998 as the Lead Mechanic and Jet Engine Inspector. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #447, F&AM in Claysville, and the Pittsburgh Potomac Air Lodge. He enjoyed hunting and the time spent with his grandchildren and family. On May 27, 1967, he married Mary Jo Riggs, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Reverend David (Reverend Emily) Koehler of Falls Creek and Mark (Katie) Koehler of Butler; a daughter-in-law, Tara Koehler of Pittsburgh (Plum); and 10 grandchildren. Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a son, Jason Koehler, who died October 18, 2023. Friends and family will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, in the West Alexander Presbyterian Church, 108 Main Street, West Alexander, PA 15376, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, with his son and daughter-in-law, Reverend David and Reverend Emily Koehler officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery, Donegal Township. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home LLC, Rogersville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the West Alexander Presbyterian Church.