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Jeffery Michael Koehly

Jeffery Koehly Obituary

Koehly, Jeffery
Michael
Age 49

Omaha, NE. Jeff served our country through the United States Marine Corp. and Air National Guard. Mr. Koehly impacted many young lives through his teaching at Black Elk Elementary School. Preceded in death by grandparents, Joe and Lucille Koehly. Survived by parents, Ben and Michal Koehly of Chillicothe, Missouri, grandmother, Martha Clark of St. Joseph, Missouri, wife, Charissa Koehly, Children, Noah, Emma and Mariah Koehly and mother of the children, Mary Dubois, step son, Alex Naran all of Omaha, brothers, Chris of Chillicothe, Missouri, Tim and Todd Koehly of Eugene, Oregon, nieces, Madalyn and Chelsea Koehly.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, November 19, 2011 1PM at Christ Community Church 404 S. 108th Ave. VISITATION Friday, November 18, 2011 5-7PM at Christ Community Church. Checks can be made payable to MPS, Millard Public Schools on behalf of the Jeff Koehly Scholarship Fund. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com

This obituary was originally published in the Omaha World-Herald.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2011.

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168 Entries

Timothy Koehly

November 16, 2022

11 Years, Feels like I spoke to you yesterday. I did, I speak to you every day. I miss you! You and I had the greatest conversations, hours on the phone, and even more fun when we got together in person. Life was so much better in those days. I'm blessed to have your Kiddos visit me often, and the conversations I have with them are so important to me, I try to handle their ussues the way you would (they are All AWESOME, and bring a smile to my face because I get to see the "YOU" in them). November is the Hardest, Longest, most painful month for me, and I'm sure it is for the entire family, just in different ways. Your students post on Legacy about how much you inspired them, You Inspired a lot of people that you encountered, you'll never know how much. Your Scholorship program applications speak so highly of the way those students remember you that I can't read any of them without shedding tears. Today is the last day of November for me, Thanksgiving loses it's meaning when you lose a Hero a week after you celebrate his birthday, his Marine Corp Birthday, and Veterans day all with in 3 days. I miss you.

TIM KOEHLY

November 18, 2021

WOW, Time has really flown by, It's been a Decade since you passed. This Month still Tears at me, so Many good things that happen, and the one, Most Horrible thing, Losing you! I miss you More days than you can Imagine, Every time I look in the mirror, I see you looking back at me. I love reading the comments from your Students, You sure left a mark on their souls. You left one on mine too. I miss you big Brother.

Paityn Bybee

March 20, 2021

I randomly was thinking about Mr. Koehly this evening, and now my heart feels heavy. I read through some memories other people have with him and there was definitely laughter and tears. Mr. Koehly would always get down on eye level with students, and always made each feel so special in their own way. I am now working with children, and have been for a few years. I know that when a kid is needing reassurance/ or just guidance to get down at eye level with them and explain to them things will be OK no matter what- and that's all thanks to him. You were to young, to amazing to go... You had the biggest heart- a heart of gold.. really. You still inspire me to this day.. I hope it's beautiful up there for ya- because you deserve nothing but the best. Thanks for being a light to so many people, Mr. Koehly.

Just have to add a quick story real quick... a few years ago I was shopping at Pacsun at the mall, and the man working the register had asked for my email, and I had spelled out my first name because everyone gets it wrong because its spelled so differently, and had told him how people butcher it all the time... and he was like "oh yeah same with me... my last name is "spelled k o e h l y... but its pronounced koehly" and my heart stopped for a second..... I said. "your Jeff's son..." and he froze in his tracks "how did you know my dad" and I said black elk... I knew in that minute that not only were you an amazing person but you raised amazing kids as well..
I hope you are enjoying it up there. We miss your encouragement down here.

Lauren Narducci

November 12, 2020

Florence + the machine said it best “maybe I’ll see you in another life if this one wasn’t enough.” You’re in my heart and on my mind, always.

TIMOTHY KOEHLY

November 11, 2020

Happy Veterans Day up there in Heaven. It's been a busy week with your Birthday, Marine Corp Birthday, and now Veterans Day. I always get a little depressed every November, there is so much about this month to Celebrate, then their is that one day that I hate Terribly. It's not fair that you were born before me, yet I am older. There is so much that I miss, things that we will never do together again. I hope you are at Peace, this world is better off having had you in it, You inspired so many lives, Including mine. Miss you Terribly, so until we meet again, God bless you so that you may Rest in Peace.

TIMOTHY KOEHLY

November 9, 2020

TIMOTHY KOEHLY

November 9, 2020

TIMOTHY KOEHLY

November 9, 2020

Happy Birthday in Heavan Brother Jeff. Thought about you the other day on the Marine Corps Birthday, and how proud I am to be your Brother. It's sad that today is your Birthday, yet you don't get any older. I'll have a beer with you tonight to Celebrate the life you lived. In 1 week, I'll drink to forget that terrible day of loss. Rest in Peace. Always in my Heart.

November 13, 2019

It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Nicole Cofer

November 12, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lauren Narducci

November 8, 2018

It feels like just yesterday that I found out you were gone. I remember I was going to go visit you at Black Elk that day but ended up not going so I could buy work shoes. How silly. The image of you in my mind is so clear, I remember visiting you prior and you told me to send you an invite to my high school graduation, and now I graduate with my Bachelor's next month. I think about you everyday and will always remember when I went to open house at Black Elk, I was at a new school and we were out in the portables. You got down to my level and you told me we were going to have a great year and have so much fun. You were right. Everyone misses you so much, and I hope you can see that. You were and are so loved, I hope wherever you are you are happy.

Danielle G

November 6, 2018

Its crazy to think its been 7 years now, and yet youre still on my mind whenever I am asked of a person who influenced my life. You were courageous, thoughtful, and someone every kid deserved to admire. I am a senior in college this year, and man do I wish you could see my brothers and I now. Youd be proud. You helped our family through so many tough times, and nothing felt better than knowing you wanted all 4 of us in your class as we came through Black Elk. Becoming a nurse, and finding my passion in helping others I owe to you. You pushed me whenever I doubted myself, and when I was the anxious little kid who knew too much you always told me that I had a heart that was going to touch a lot of people one day. I never really understood it then, but I wish I could tell you thank you. Thank you for inspiring others in a way no one else could. You had a heart of gold, and it will always be remembered. I hope and pray you still are here with us leading us on a righteous path. Deep down I know you are up there looking down on us; I hope we are making you proud.

Cassidy Benjamin

August 22, 2018

Came across this as I was looking up Mr. Koehly one day last semester when I had to write a paper for an education class about why I wanted to become a teacher and what teacher inspired me. And I surely do miss getting to stop by your classroom after school regardless what grade I was in to say hello and share about my day with you . As I am finishing my last year of college before I become a teacher I can't help but want to share with you all I have learned about this rewarding field and share the same passion for students that you showed me all those years ago when I was in your first grade classroom. Even though I am unable to tell you thank you in person for sharing you love and passion for teaching I know you have heard me many time through the years thank you for it. As I finish my last year of college and start looking for jobs in this field I hope you guide me every step of the way and through the years show your presence in my future classroom.. forever thankful I was on of the lucky students at Black Elk that got to have you as a teacher.

Ribbons from your lifetime (22 years) of Military Service

Tim Koehly

November 16, 2015

Tim Koehly

November 16, 2015

Your family, we Love and miss you

Tim Koehly

November 16, 2015

Family Reunion photo 2015

Tim Koehly

November 10, 2015

Nov. 9, 2015. Four years of birthdays have gone by since you left, 4 Veterans days, and the other holidays are creeping along to their 4th year.. It's not getting any easier like people say it will. I find myself thinking about you being gone, and a sense of sadness clouds my head. Then the memories of all the fun we had pours in.. Today I reminisced about our meeting in Bitburg Belgium, and how the bar that we wandered into was celebrating their version of Holloween. I remember all the fun we had with the locals, and when we went back to the Gasthaus and caught up on everything we had been missing about the others life in the Service. I Miss you Jeff, and I mostly miss not being able to catch up on all the things that are going on in my life. Happy Birthday to you today, and Happy Veterans Day Marine, you make me so very proud to have you as my brother.

Happy Birthday, Jeff! I believe in the Legend of the Rainbow Bridge & that Buddy is now in heaven with you. He died 8/18/2015. He was the best dog!

November 9, 2015

2014 Christmas W/ Santa

Tim & Cristal Koehly

December 27, 2014

Another Christmas without you and it's not getting any easier. Cristal, Nalah, and I went to Mom & Dads, Chris was there, Todd couldn't make it because they were still unpacking from their move to Colorado. We talked about you because it was plain to see that you were on everyone's mind. We Miss you, and we appreciate the great stories we can share with one another about you. We didn't get to see your kiddos, they have been in Florida for the holidays, but we will have a late Christmas with them when they return. I know that you know I miss you, but how much I miss you, you can't imagine. I know God is taking good care of you, but I wish it was me that was watching over you. Say hello to those keeping you company, and always know how much you are missed and Loved here on Earth. Merry Christmas Jeff

November 11, 2014

Happy Veteran's Day! Again, thank you for your years of service to our country!

November 10, 2014

Semper Fi, Jeff! Thank you for your years of service.

Melissa Turbyfill

November 10, 2014

Thank you for your service to us all!

Nicki Atwell-Cofer

November 10, 2014

God bless you

November 9, 2014

Happy Birthday, Jeff! Emma had to write about the family in French class and she wrote down that you were 49. I told her that you were turning 52 this year. She said that you will always be 49. I said, "Darn! Now I'm older than your dad!" The kids love & miss you EVERY DAY!

Cristal Koehly

November 9, 2014

Hi Jeff. I wish you a Happy Birthday! I know you must get as much joy as I do watching Tim and Nalah together. I feel like you had a hand in us finding her, so thank you for that.

Timothy Koehly

November 9, 2014

Happy Birthday Jeff. Another year without you, and it isn't any easier. It's been a busy few weeks with everyone having birthdays, and now we have rounded them out with yours. Mom and Dad came to Kirksville a couple of days ago to celebrate my birthday and Cristals Birthday, and to see our new house and to see how big our Labrador Puppy has gotten. We had a real nice visit with them. I chatted with Mariah the other day, and they are heading to Chillicothe this coming weekend to pay their respects to you. Cristal and I are going to meet them at the Cemetery. I will give them hugs and kisses for you. I love you very much, and you are missed every day. God Bless you Jeff, and with Veterans day coming up on Tuesday, I want to say thank you for your Service and for your sacrifice.

May 30, 2014

I was at the store on Memorial Day and I saw a guy who I almost said hello to because I was positive it was you. I still can't believe you are gone even though I pray for you every week at Mass.I know you are in a much better place than here and you are happy. Maybe that was your way of telling me so because that man who looked like you kept looking at me and smiling. If that was a message from you, thanks.

Melissa Turbyfill

May 26, 2014

Thinking about you all today!

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

Well, It's Memorial Day 2014, and you are still heavy on my heart and mind. Cristal and I met Todd in Chillicothe and we drove to the Catholic Cemetery and had a nice long visit. Then we headed out to Dad and Mom's to see them and Chris. It was a nice little get together, Nothing special, Just a Bucket of KFC Chicken (Your Favorite)and a lot of talking. Dad had just gotten released from the Hospital on Sunday, so we tried not to get him too excited, but from my understanding, he got a little worked up over a Robin drinking the Humming birds beverage.. I missed it, I had taken Todd into Town and left Cristal out there to Baby sit... HAHAHA Ok, enough of the Comedy Hour w/Tim Show, I just wanted to add some pictures to your page and catch you up to date with life after we last spoke at the Cemetery. I miss you dearly, and I don't need Memorial day to have you in my Memories, You are always there. I love you Brother

Memorial Day 2014

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

Veterans day Visit 2013

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

Memorial Picture dedicated to Jeff from Black Elk Elementary

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

Memorial Placard at Black Elk Elementary

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

Placard on his Headstone

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

Jeff's Halo

Timothy & Cristal Koehly

May 26, 2014

November 17, 2013

It's still difficult to believe that it's been two years. The kids think about you EVERY DAY!

Those that love you still miss you daily!

Tim and Cristal Koehly

TIMOTHY KOEHLY

November 16, 2013

It's been 2 years today since you left us. It still hurts not having you around but I spend a lot of time at the Cemetery because I need to be near you. I still regret us not taking that trip to Pikes Peak, It was something that you and I needed to do. We let a lot of time go by when I moved to Oregon and missed out on our wild vacations together. I think often of N.Carolina, California, Chillicothe and my favorite reunion in Bitburg, Germany. We always made up for lost time and I regret that we didn't get to in the end. I do however appreciate the last visit we had in St.Joe. I miss you Jeff, Brothers like you are hard to come by, although I was blessed with 3 of them. Grandma Clark has made her way to be with you, and I will be there some day in the future. We will pick up where we left off, Laughing and celebrating. God Bless you and thank you for being the Brother you are

November 13, 2013

Yes, I'm 50 today! I remember our conversation in my driveway in August 2011 & how shocked I was that I had been teaching for 23 years!!! We talked about how both of us still felt young. I still feel young! I can't believe I am 7 years away from retiring from teaching! Do you remember our answers about what we were going to do after teaching? At the same time we answered... I said "a no stress job" and you said "low stress job." Oh! And some of my current students told me that their PARENTS remember me as their teacher! How time flies!

So many people still miss you daily.

November 12, 2013

Happy late Birthday and Veteran's Day. You remain in my prayers and in the hearts of those who loved you.

November 10, 2013

Happy Birthday Jeff...I wish I could have gotten to know you..But I know one thing you were one heck of a person...

TIMOTHY & CRISTAL KOEHLY

November 9, 2013

Hey Big Brother, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! It's still really hard not having you around to wake you up at Midnight, so I could be the first to wish you Happy Birthday. Cristals Birthday was Yesterday, Your's Today, and Veterans Day is Monday. Cristal and I will be heading Back home tomorrow so we can stop by the Cemetery and celebrate with You! As You know, Cristal and I was Married on the 14th of September, Your daughter Mariah performed the Ceremony, Emma and your Niece Madeline handled Prayers and Poems, and Noah Did a fantastic job standing in for you as "Best Man". You would have been so proud of them all, Noah made an Excellent Best-Man-Toast, It felt like the words were coming from you through him. The Pictures from the wedding arrived last week and we had a lot of them with pictures of you in them. I sure wish you would have been there, We ALL wish you would have been there! I Love you very much and miss you every day. Thanks for watching over all of us, In life and in Death. Happy birthday Marine (Marine corps B-day) and Happy Birthday Brother. P.S.. Happy Veterans Day also, I'll bring the Beer and cookies, you just bring yourself. Love Always, Your brother Tim

November 8, 2013

Happy Birthday, Jeff! I guess I should wish you the "Happy 3!" Your birthday is November 9th. Kelly reminded me that November 10th is the 238th "birthday" of the Marine Corps. Veteran's Day is November 11th. I remember how you always spoke of the three days of celebration. For your birthday, we will be going out for coffee because the kids know how much you love your coffee!

Everyone that loves you misses you DAILY!

Cristal Koehly (almost)

August 9, 2013

Hi Jeff. As you know, I will soon be your sister-in-law. I have had the pleasure of spending time with your children, and they are incredible. I love them all. I'm honored that they each have a part in our wedding. You and I didn't get to know each other, but reading these posts and listening to Tim's stories, I do know you are indeed a special person and its easy to see why Tim, and all that knew you, love and miss you so much. I love your brother very much and I promise you I'll take good care of him. Please let your presence be know to him on our wedding day,I know he'll be thinking of you.

Lauren Narducci

July 17, 2013

Hey Mr. Koehly. It's been awhile since I've written in here. I just don't know where the time has gone. It has been almost two years you've been gone. What a crazy thought, since you still remain in my thoughts on a daily basis. Especially lately as school is starting soon. I remember I was new to Black Elk and cried when I realized my class would be in the "portable" right outside of the school. You comforted me with a big hug and your genuine smile and told me we would have a great year. I also remember how you told me the little girl in the book The Butterfly House reminded you of me. I still have my copy of that book. I know I still miss you, and I can't imagine how much everyone else still misses you. I look so forward to seeing you again one day. I read through here sometimes and it is amazing how many people you have touched with your kindness. I still keep in touch with Noah, although not as much as I'd like. I see a glimpse of you whenever I look at him, or am around him. He has your heart. Love and miss you.

Michelle (Laffey) Lechner

July 15, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Jeff. He made such a difference in so many lives including mine. He always was so full of laughter and joy and he lighted the room up when he entered it. He protected me so many times as we rode the bus together every day to school and he was a true friend. I ran into him in Omaha one day shopping and I couldn't believed he lived only 30 minutes from me. I thought that was great since we only lived a mile apart going up. Jeff will be truly missed and I am going to miss him. He was a great friend.

Kathy Padilla

July 9, 2013

I only learned this Sunday, July 7, 2013, that Mr. Koehly had died. He was my son's teacher for first grade at Black Elk Elementary School. It was Mr. Koehly's first year as a teacher. I was thrilled for my son to be in his class. I have a wonderful picture of the two of them together that I put in a scrapbook when my son was having a rough time in middle school. I put the scrapbook together with words from and pictures of people who believed in my son and brought out the best in him. Jeff Koehly was certainly one of those people, a real cheerleader for my sweet, distractable kiddo. I pray peace for all who were important to Mr. Koehly and for whom he was an important influence. May God be holding him close.

Mary

May 20, 2013

Jeff,
I know you are soooo proud of Noah! We all wish you could have been there physically for his graduation. Tim & Cristal, thank you so much for being there for Noah. It meant the world to him! Yes, he graduated with high honors from Creighton Prep. And yes, he received 2 great scholarships that will pay for the first 2 years of college, even his books! Jeff, I remember how you encouraged him to ALWAYS do his best. Thank you! Yes, I thank God, too, for all of our blessings! It's still difficult without you here for these special times. There is not a day that goes by without the kids thinking of you!! I know I may sound crazy, but I tell the kids that I truly believe that you are able to get a periodic glimpse of our lives on Earth. I know you are able to see these special, earthly occasions. Shortly after you died, I read "Heaven is for REAL" by Todd Burpo. It is the ONLY book, so far, that has helped me try to explain different situations to the kids. (You were ALWAYS so much better at explaining things to the kids than I was!) Noah had an awesome graduation party! Glenn & Eric cooked, so the food was fantastic! I thank everyone that attended and likewise, thank you for the graduation gifts for Noah. Finally, I want to thank everyone that continues to ask Noah, Emma, & Mariah how they are doing OR anyone that talks about you to them, since your death. I know it may take courage to bring up your death to the kids, but it REALLY helps them continue to heal. THANK YOU one and all!

PS- Please view the photos of Noah's Graduation!

Noah Koehly with Uncle tim Koehly 5/19/13

May 20, 2013

Noah Koehly with mom 5/19/13

May 20, 2013

Noah Koehly's Graduation 5/19/13

May 20, 2013

Timothy Koehly

May 20, 2013

Hey there Marine, As you Know, Noah Graduated (With Honors)yesterday Morning at 10:00 AM. Mary, and Cristal and I were in attendance and taking pictures and recording Video. I know how proud of him you are and I expressed that last night on Facebook. I know he wishes you would have been there in body as well as Spirit and I wish the same. We all Miss You, I MISS YOU. I am planning on getting married here in the next couple months, and as you know, You were to be my "Best Man"! I hope you are OK with Noah taking your place, He's the spitting Image of you, (He makes me laugh and he's a lot of fun to have around). I have been fortunate to spend time with all the kiddos and just so you know, I love them all. Emma is so good-nature'd, she make you a better person just being near her. And Mariah is so full of energy, You hang on every word when she speaks. Mary has been like a Sister to me and I am so grateful to have her in my life to lean on. Well, I probably should let you get back to Teaching, I'll see you this weekend, and I'll bring some dark beer (Guinness) and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Happy Memorial day Brother (In Life and in Arms). Love you Dearly!

Maddie jarosik

May 15, 2013

graduating from the eight grade tomorow. And all i can think about is how you mentored me and anna nigro and amelia bruner to this day thank you so much we miss you so much i know you cant be there tomorow in person but i now know i dont have to see you to know that you are there.

Todd Koehly

April 9, 2013

To my brother Jeff. I have enjoyed reading all of these wonderful comments from all of the people that you have touched their hearts. I know in your eyes, you view it as them touching yours. I also know that they all truly have, because they have touched my heart too. So many have left comments, and many more, Like Toby Minnis, Nickie Cofer, Lauren Narducci and Maddie Jarosik, have sent you many messages. I know you are reading these just like I am and that you enjoy hearing from them. They share so much to you and to the rest of us as well. Although they tend to bring tears to my eyes, they are definitely tears of joy to know how much you meant to them and I hope they all know how much they meant to you. I cant think of one day that has gone by that I have not thought of you in some way or another, usually it is several times throughout the day. I miss you so much big brother, and I am looking forward to the day that you and I will be joined together again.

Toby (Saale) Minnis

April 7, 2013

Jeff remains in my thoughts and prayers often. It is Prom time, and that is always when I think of Jeff the most. What a thrill it was for a freshman girl to go to Prom with such a cool Junior! He asked me on my birthday, and that made it even more special. Every week at Mass I pray for you, Jeff. I wish I had taken the time to tell you how special you were and still are to me. I know you are with God and at peace, it is those of us left behind who aren't. Thank you for all the memories. Thank you for taking a shy girl to Prom. That is truly one of the best memories of my life. God Bless to you and to all of your family.

Jeff with his Jeep (August 2010)

April 6, 2013

April 4, 2013

Lauren Narducci's words are what I believe so many would like to be able to put into words. Jeff was so kind hearted, a beautiful warm person, loving, generous, someone you strive to become comparable to. I, also, talk of him often and struggle, struggle, struggle about the why and when of some of us pass. I love all of the Koehlys and some probably may not remember me. (Especiallly, Ben and Michael. Unless they have tremendous memories, they will not remember many aquaintances that they so graciously welcomed into their home.} I am not sure if Tim and Todd remember me but I know many stories about them!! I would be a little surprised if Chris did not remember me. I remember him!!!! But I was much younger so he may of just humored me often but I have always loved him for it! God bless you all and please come visit or call anytime. We love you and miss you.

Graham and Nicki(Atwell) Cofer
5871 Orchis Road
Venice, Florida 34293
(941)492-4710 home
(941)234-3325 cell

Lauren Narducci

April 2, 2013

Your death has left me with a permanent scar on my heart. You always come up in my writing and my thoughts. You taught me so much and were such a beautiful spirit inside and out. I'm currently writing my paper about you for my English class. You've made a tremendous impact on a me and a lot of other people. I bet God is so happy to have you up there with him. Love and miss you and hope to see you soon.

maddie jarosik

March 30, 2013

Gordon my 19 year old brother told me the other day he is going to afghanistan and i cried and thought of all stories i have heard from afghanistan. Then i was working at my dads store and looked over the corner. I swear i saw someone, i ran over to see if it was who i thought it was but it wasnt. I told my mom and she told me that when someone in heaven wants to tell you that everything is okay they send signs. well i thought of you and everything that you helped me believe and have courage for.Thank you for all the words of courage and hope cant wait to see you again someday.

Cathy (Locke) Shobe

January 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. I know you will be missed greatly by both. Rest In Peace Jeff

November 19, 2012

Jeff Koehly
11/9/62 -11/16/11
Everyone that truly loves you still
misses you daily! Thanks to all
who showed Jeff kindness.
Love, Mom, Dad, brothers,
Noah, Emma, Mariah & Mary

November 16, 2012

It doesn't seem possible that a year has gone by since your passsing. Words cannot express how much I miss you, Your laughter was contageous, I wouldn't have to hear the storry, just see and hear you laugh and I would bust a muscle laughing along. The passion you had for everything you took part in was admired by all who knew you. I run into your friends from time to time and hear some amazing stories about your loyalty, frienship, genourosity and genuine love for all. We all love you too, and we miss you terribly. I may not be able to create new memories with you, but I will always cherrish the memories we shared. I hope you are at peace now, and I look forward to seeing you someday. God bless you Jeff.

-Your loving Brother, Tim

Prep Parent Dedication for Noah 2013

Mary Dubois

November 9, 2012

For the past 27 years I have ALWAYS wished you a happy birthday!!! So HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY!!!!! Those who truly love you miss you soooo much!! Visited with your school"little sister" & celebrated with Starbucks! Oh! I'm going to put this picture in Prep's yearbook for Noah under the parent's dedication. I hope you can inspire me as I write the words that go along with it. Again, Happy Birthday!

Todd Koehly

November 9, 2012

Happy Birthday Jeffery, I enjoyed spending some time with you today. Your gravesite is beautiful. I wish it could have been in person, but in time, we will all be together again. I miss you so much. Love you Jeff

November 9, 2012

Happy Birthday Jeff, Theres has to be a heck of a party up there in heaven cause you are loved by all that know you. I miss you, and love you. Tim Koehly

November 1, 2012

God Bless you all. We pray for you and wish you the best. Love,
Nickie, Graham, Morgan and Ross Cofer

October 30, 2012

Todd and I turned 49 today (last night) "Irish triplets" with you. I miss your birthday call, I MISS YOU!!! I'd give everything to have you back.

Nickie Atwell, Cofer

October 10, 2012

I pray for your family often. Love to you all.

Lauren Narducci

October 9, 2012

A day doesn't go by that I don't think of him. I was in his very first class he taught and he was one of the best teachers I've had. I miss him so much.

ginni lynam

August 21, 2012

i was in your kiddargearen class in 2005 when you pasted i was in 4th grade everyone misses you very much even me i cry on bad day and good just the thought of you makes me cry i want you back.please

Todd Koehly

May 28, 2012

To my dear brother Jeff. Happy Memorial Day to you in Heaven. I miss you so much. Tim and I visited your grave site and it is beautiful. We placed American flags there for you and said prayers for you also. It is a beautiful resting place and we both loved your stone that Mom and Dad placed there. I promise to visit you often with Tim by my side. we both miss you very much and there is never a dry eye when we think of you. we will never forget you Jeff

maddie jarosik

May 20, 2012

Jeff was like a father to me and was always so kind and was willing to do anything for anyone. i was in one of his kindergarten classes and when i came back on almost every Friday to say hi he would make the time to talk to you about anything no matter what it was. my brother was in his very first first grade class and he meant everything to him. my prayers go out to your family. I met my two best friends in that class and to think we would have never met each other if it wernt for this brave person , you all are please stay strong.

The Thayer's

March 3, 2012

My children all went to Black Elk and I got to meet Jeff through all the wonderful activities the school had to offer all their students. My children didn't have Jeff as a teacher but we had talked many times and I found him to be such a brave and caring man. Whatever he was involved in be it teaching or defending others rights to live a life of freedom and the pursuit of happiness. He will be forever remembered by our family. God Bless as he is now with our heavenly Father.

Todd Koehly

January 15, 2012

Thank you to all who have posted condolences to this guestbook. A very wonderful person has taken the liberty of keeping it available till 1/13/2013. I sincerely thank you for doing so. All my love, Todd

Terri Thompson

December 16, 2011

Benny & Michal and Family,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. As this is a very difficult time lean on your family and friends as they care and love you. As the days pass remember all the wonderful things that have been brought into your life.
I will be thinking and praying for you.
God Bless,
Terri Thompson (formerly Minnick)

Eddy Bowe

December 7, 2011

to Jeff's family i send my heartfelt sadness at your loss. Jeff was a classmate of mine and a distant cousin. he will be missed by us all. i know that Jeff is looking down from heaven and watching his family. from my heart to yours i feel your loss. he died way too soon and if i could turn back time i would. i hope these words give you some happiness. Jeff will always be remembered. may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas knowing that Jeff is still with you in your hearts. may god bless and protect your family. again i am sorry for your loss. always remember the good time and all the fun. it makes this tragic event less painful, i know, my wife died when she was 25 from cancer. i hope he had a good life. i can tell from the other entries that he was loved by many.

Mary Dubois

December 3, 2011

I sincerely thank everyone for signing Jeff Koehly's Guest Book. Your kind words touched our hearts. Likewise, thank you for the gifts, cards, wonderful thoughts and countless prayers. Even after 2 1/2 weeks, it is still so difficult to believe that Jeff is gone. Nearly everything reminds us of him, like seeing a Jeep, passing by Black Elk Elementary, Starbucks, etc. Noah summed it up well on Facebook... 'don't ever let anyone tell you that you're worth anything less than everything.'
Noah, Emma, & Mariah Koehly and Mary Dubois

December 1, 2011

Ben, I was in the Air National Guard with Jeff and met you in Chilicothe when he deployed in 2002. I could tell how proud you were of your son. I enjoyed working with Jeff in Israel-he was determined, confident and a pleasure to be around. I, too, am proud of him and his service to our country. My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Bonnie Damrow, SMSgt, Ret, Lincoln, Nebraska

Nicki Cofer (Atwell)

November 29, 2011

Benny, Michal and family,

I remember you all and am praying for you. Jeff was truly a special young man. All of your boys are.

My prayers to the entire Koehly family.

Debbie Hyman

November 27, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, and I grieve with you. Know that my heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Such a beautiful family, I love you all.

Julie Eden Hisle

November 25, 2011

Chris, Tim and Todd,
I will always remember the days of working in the concession stand at the swimming pool and the 4 of you sticking your heads in the window to talk to me. I think I also remembering you talking me into some complimentary snacks. :)
Jeff was a special person and touched many lives. May you remember the good times you had with him.
God Bless,
Julie Eden Hisle

Latifa Berdi

November 23, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. Jeff was my daughters KG Teacher. I was used to seeing him every day before and after school. I and my family are very sad and Jeff will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

Paityn Bybee

November 22, 2011

Dear Koehly Family, I miss Jeff so dearly. He was a role model to me. He had a smile on his face and he never ever had a frown even if he was sad angry or disapointed on the inside he always would turn those feeling and make himself happy. I just cant believe he is gone. Such a young life being taken. Well god had a plan. I love you and miss u Mr. Koehly!! <3

The Murceks

November 22, 2011

It has taken me so long to comment because I still can't believe Jeff is not with us any longer. My oldest daughter had Jeff for her First grade teacher. She is now a Freshman in High School, and a family friendship grew over all these years. He was a role model and mentor to both my daughters. And a friend to me and my husband. I think he was also one of my daughters biggest hockey fans. As busy as he was he took the time to attend a hockey game to watch my oldest daughter play. And sadly he had planned on coming to watch my youngest this year. Guess now he gets to watch all their hockey games from above. We love you Jeff and you will be missed more than you ever know. Jim, Toni, Taylor & Torrie Murcek

Kim McMahan

November 22, 2011

To Jeffs family I was saddened to hear about Jeff. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories lift you up and ease your pain. God Bless..

Madaline Wilhelm

November 21, 2011

Benny, Michal, and Family--I read the wonderful words of praise for Jeff and how proud you must be of his 49 years of love he has given to you and his service to humanity. Reading the messages speaks of the goodness he has done--you raised him well. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and my heart is heavy for you...God Bless you all, and may all the wonderful memories help ease the heartache. I send a huge hug and love, Madaline and Leon

Darren Glidewell

November 21, 2011

To Jeffs family I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. Jeff and I had so many memories that there is no way to list them all. May God bless your family and help with your grieving.

Rob Jones

November 21, 2011

My prayers go out to the entire Koehly family. I can't even imagine how tough this is for you. My brother and I always enjoyed hanging out with the Koehly boys when we visited Chillicothe. Even though we now live in Colorado, we still keep in touch. Just wanted you to know you are my our thoughts and prayers. I'm friends with Randy Mathews (from Chillicothe) who now lives in Colorado Springs. He passes on his condolences as well. Love you all!

Ken Petersen

November 20, 2011

I was so saddened by the news of Jeff. It was very hard to believe, so it has taken me awhile to add a message to this Guest Book. Also, because Jeff was a lot like myself. He was a male elementary teacher in Millard, married and had kids, loved to run, and especially enjoyed teaching his students. I will greatly miss our chats before and after races. Rest in Peace.

Todd Koehly

November 20, 2011

From Jeff's Parents, Brothers and Niece‘s:

Thank you all for the kind words. Reading through them has brought tears to our eyes, lumps in our throats and pride in our hearts. For those of you who made it to the visitation and memorial, We would just like to say that it was a total honor to meet you and have you share your stories about Jeff with us, it was a way for us to know more about him. He was a wonderful man and father, that we already knew, but you allowed us to know what an amazing friend and role model he became as well. Your kind words and prayers will stay with us the rest of our days. He was so lucky to have great people in his life like all of you. From the friends he had, to the parents of his students and of course last but not least his students, it is no doubt that they were a part of his family like his very own kids. We know that a lot of people from Jeff's hometown were unable to attend due to such a short notice, and we wanted to let you know how much we sincerely appriciate your phone calls and cards along with the beautiful words written on this post. If you were unable to attend, I can only tell you that it was a magnificent site to see, there seemed to be thousands of people there and I know I'm exaggerating a bit, but it was amazing how someone his age could have amassed so many friends in such a short time. We know he loved all of you, and because of that, you now all have our love as well. Thank you all for helping us deal with this difficult situation, you are all in our hearts and prayers. I currently do not have a face book account, but Tim and myself (Todd) plan to get one and hopefully you will find us and share more wonderful stories about yourselves and Jeff. His parents may not do the same, but I can assure you that we will relay your conversations back to them so they will always know. Who knows, maybe they will take the leap and join in with us. Again, thank you all for your kind words and lovely conversations.
With much love and admiration, The Koehly Family.
Ben, Michal, Chris, Tim, Todd, Chelsea and Madalyn.

Barbie (Harrison) Corbett

November 20, 2011

In school, I remember Jeff as always having a spring in his step, and a smile that lit up the room. He was ALWAYS happy. That is what I remember most of all. He always had a kind word to share or a funny story to tell... stories which were always full of enthusiasm and laced with his quick wit. Where Jeff was, so was laughter and happiness. With such an easy-going, good-natured and gentle way about him, it is no wonder that he had SO many friends. I extend my deepest sympathy to the Koehly family, especially to his parents, and Chris, Tim and Todd. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa (Laffey) Bowman

November 20, 2011

My prayers are with your family. I am sorry.

Beth Fifer

November 20, 2011

Lifting Jeff and the family up in prayer. I am so sorry.

Gretchen Miller

November 20, 2011

My prayers are with your family. I grew up with Jeff and am so sorry to hear this.

Brenda Youngmon

November 20, 2011

The family is in my prayers, for strength to endure this great loss. R I P Jeff.

Teresa (Rives) Rains

November 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 20, 2011

Charissa and Alex, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will pray that the good Lord will keep you strong and help you through this painful time.
Shirley Daniel (Kenna, Caden & Jordans)
Nana

Toby (Saale) Minnis

November 20, 2011

Jeff was an amazing person. I am so very saddened by his passing. I pray for peace and comfort for his family. May God hold Jeff in the palm of His hand. You will be missed.

Lisa (Van Dyke) Brown

November 20, 2011

As I read through the guest book entries I am delighted at the impact you had on the lives of the children you taught and that you found your love and purpose in life Jeff, but am sad that it was cut short. As a childhood friend I didn't know what path you had taken in life, but I'm not surprised that the friend I remember has meant so much to so many! Todd, Tim and Chris I'm so glad you have each other to lean on in this time of sorrow, may you be a comfort to each other and your parents as you share the great memories of your life with Jeff. May you each feel God's comforting arms around you as you walk through your grief to healing of your hearts.

Anita DeLorme

November 20, 2011

So many hearts Jeff has touched,so many moments we have all shared, such a great loss,, may the Lord be with each and every one of you.

Sean Dorcy

November 19, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff used to help me coach Noah's basketball team. He will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my prayers.

Sean and Aaron Dorcy

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