Edward Bernard Koehler

Edward Bernhard Koehler passed away quietly at home Jan. 22, 2012 at the age of 93. He was born in Reichenbach, Germany and came to the United States as a child with his parents and settled in Massachusetts. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a certified airplane mechanic, working on the Republic P47 Thunderbolt and other aircraft. He married Doris Schneider before being shipped out to Europe. After wartime, he returned to Massachusetts where he raised his family. By day, he was a tool and die maker for Reed and Barton Silver Company and weekend nights he played accordian in area dine and dance clubs with his band, Carioca Coolas. He has resided in Las Vegas over 34 years, playing the accordian in many local clubs, including The Bavarian Chalet. He also played with the Alpiners with a longtime family friend. He was preceded in death by Doris, his wife, of 67 years. He is survived by his daughters, Loretta OBrien and Joanna Ronald Ebner son, Paul Davina Koehler grandsons, Glen Shanti, Brian Lisa, John Stephanie, and Gary Koehler granddaughter, Tiffany Koehler greatgrandchildren, Heidi, Alek, Tabitha, and Faith Koehler stepgreatgrandchildren, Beth Ann Preston, Mark Janella Preston and their children.

Service

A Service of Remembrance

Davis Memorial Chapel
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Saturday, January 28, 2012
2:00 P.M.