Don Koehler 1952-2020

Don was born Nov. 23, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of Eric and Alwina Eudorf Koehler.

He was a 1970 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Youngstown State University. Don worked at Miller Spreader, SKF Warehouse and currently was a Microsoft certified repair technician. He enjoyed playing the keyboard and was a member of several German polka bands, including Rainbow, Prosit and Musik Elite.

After graduation from high school, Don served in the Air Force Reserves until 1976.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Derek Koehler; daughters, Lisa (Christopher) Schauer and Victoria (Donald) Smith; his soulmate, Karen Pennell; sister-in-law, Karen Koehler; and six grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Koehler.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at the Fox Funeral Home, where a private funeral service will follow, officiated by the Rev. Russ Adams.

Due to our current health crisis, we are asking everyone in attendance to please wear a face mask and to maintain all social-distancing guidelines mandated by our governor — please remain 6-foot apart and not to linger. Thank you.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneral home.org to view this obituary and send condolences.

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