Kenneth C. Koehler, 85, of Belleville, IL, born June 6, 1922 in Red Bud, IL, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Koehler retired in 1987after 20 years as a gas fitter for Illinois Power and was a US WWII Coast Guard veteran, Machinist's Mate First Class. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville, IL, life member of VFW 1739, life member of Southside improvement, National AARP, American Legion #58, former member of Local #101 and former Alderman of Belleville for 25 years.

Preceded in death by his Parents - William H. & Mathilda nee Junge Koehler

Survived by his Wife - Gladys V. Koehler nee Kus of Belleville, IL
Children - JoAnn (Roger) Bechtold of Schaumburg, IL
Beverly (John) Galla of St. Peters, MO
Kathy (Thomas) Baker of Millstadt, IL
Ronald (Jane) Koehler of Westminster, CO
Richard (Debra) Koehler of Sarasota, FL
Brother - Lorrain (Mary) Koehler of Belleville, IL
Sister - Yvonne (Paul) Spitz of St. Louis, MO
12 Grandchildren - Christopher, Amy, Andrea, Brian, Diana, Nicholas,Adam, Sara, Sherry, Matthew, Jennifer and Alex
5 Great Grandchildren - Braeden, Abby, Grace, Hannah & Riley
Brother-in-law - Calvin (Peg) Kus
Sisters-in-law - Audrey (Bud) Ohms
Dolores (John) Bianconi
Lorrine (Jim) Fisher
Dear Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL

Funeral: A funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 10:30am, Monday, May 12, 2008 for an 11:00am funeral service at Zion Lutheran Church in Belleville, IL with Pastor Gary Beyers officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.