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Gordon "Gordy" W.
Koehler
Jun 9, 1941 — Sep 26, 2022
Gordon W. Koehler (Gordy), age 81, of Calumetville, passed away Monday, September 26,
2022, with his family by his side.
He was born June 9,1941, to the late William & Emma (Seurer) Koehler. On October 18,1963,
he married Ellouise Erickson.
Gordy worked at Kiel Foundry and Tecumseh Products in New Holstein, and he also helped
relation and friends with farm work. He loved spending time with family, especially his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting and playing sheepshead.
Walmart was his favorite store.
Survivors include his wife, Ellouise; five children: Jim (Phyllis) Koehler of Marytown, Brenda (Jim) Bangart of
Chilton, Laurie (Ken) Schad of New Holstein, Kevin (Pam) Koehler of Malone and Duane (Mel)
Koehler of Malone; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; his-sister Virginia
Schussman of Malone; his brothers, Jerome (Marlene) Koehler of Calumetville and Gerald
(Roseann) Koehler of School Hill. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other
relatives, friends, and extended family.
Preceding Gordy in death were his parents, William & Emma Koehler; a sister, Rosemary
Lefeber; brothers-in-law Milton Schussman and Elmer Lefeber Sr.; and granddaughter, Hope
Marie Koehler.
Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Gordy's family at Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061 on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM. Funeral services will be held following visitation. Gordy will be laid to rest in the Rothmann Cemetery in the Town of Brothertown.
Gordy's family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Calumet Hospice and the staff at
Willowdale, as well as a special thank you to Leon Ruhland and Chaplain Barb for everything they have done for Gordy and his family.
For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or
visit wllvw.sippelfuneralhome.net.
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If sending memorial items, please deliver to the funeral home by 7:00 AM on Saturday, October 1.
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