Emil "Ace" Koehler
of Newark Valley
Emil O. Koehler, 79, passed peacefully at
his home on October 2, 2009 following an
illness. Ace is survived by his devoted wife of
56 years, Joyce (Whidden) Koehler; and his sons,
Michael T. Koehler and Steven E. (Julianne)
Koehler. Also surviving are his brother, Norman
(Sandra) Koehler; sister, Norma Jean (Jim)
Butkowsky; 11 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Born on October 30, 1929 in Starrucca, PA, Ace
was the son of the late Emil and Ellen (Tabox)
Koehler. He was predeceased by his brother,
Egbert; his son, David E. Koehler; and daughter,
Cindy L. (Koehler) Krol. Ace served in the US
Army from 1947-1950. Shortly thereafter, he
became an employee of Bermans Motor in Vestal
and following 35 1/2 years of faithful service,
he retired from there in 1989. Retirement
allowed Ace to pursue one of his greatest
joys....working in his flower beds (with his
faithful feline companion, "Gert" assisting him)
and caring for his manicured lawn. He also
enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; building, collecting and
"playing with" his model trains and watching
NASCAR racing.
A Memorial Service will be held at the
convenience of the family at MacPherson Funeral
Home, Newark Valley. Friends wishing to remember
Ace with a memorial donation are asked to kindly
consider The Foundation for Cancer Survivors,
c/o Broome Oncology, 30 Harrison St., Johnson
City, NY 13790 in memory of Emil O. Koehler.
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