Patrick Koehler

Patrick Koehler died January 6, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born May 28, 1936, on the family farm outside of Wakita, Oklahoma. He was the youngest son of Albert J. Koehler and Kathrine V. Boyle. He graduated from Wakita High School and Oklahoma State University with a degree in Industrial Education. His first job was at Bessemer Junior High School, Bessemer, Alabama where he met his wife Polly (Pauline Bradford) King. They were married on September 15, 1962, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Wakita. He also taught at Pauite Junior High School, Lancaster, California. He ended his teaching career at Hutchinson Community College after 21 years. Pat’s life was defined by faith, friends, and work. Pat and Polly were blessed with two ministries in the Catholic Church. They were involved in Marriage Encounter for 10 years and Engaged Encounter for 24 years as presenters and part of the leadership. One of the highlights of their involvement was to represent the USA at the International Engaged Encounter Conference at Boston College. When they said “yes” to these ministries; their lives were forever changed.Pat is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, his parents; sister, Joanne Long; brother, Bill Koehler; brother-in-law, Felix King; sister-in-law, Susan King; and great-granddaughter, Jayden Goertz. He is survived by his sister, Renee Zeigler (Bill); brothers-in-law, Bob Long, and David King (Deanna); sisters-in-law, Nancy Holmes (Larry), and Ardelle King; daughters, Betsy Graber (Rick), and Suzy Strausberg (Greg); son, Doug Koehler; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2023, and Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Friday, January 13, 2023, both at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church, 4910 N. Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS, 67220.A memorial has been established with Church of the Resurrection, 4910 N. Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS 67220.Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.