Dear cousins and auntie,
I wish I could have been there for the funeral but am grateful to have seen Uncle Art on my September trip. It was fun recollecting stories together. He was the quiet one of the couple with that dry sense of humor of his. I wish I would have had him as a teacher as he clearly made an impact. His was a life well lived , may many a good memory bring you comfort and peace. I wonder if Buffy is up there biting his ankles now?
Kathy Capes
February 23, 2013
Always a interesting man, great teacher, a true American and to me, just a cool dude.
Sorry for you loss.
Jimmy Stumpff
February 23, 2013
My sympathy to the Koehler family and specifically to Randy - my co-worker and friend. I did not know your Dad but he sounds like quite a guy. I'm sorry that I was unable to attend the service as my son was in an accident over the weekend.
Bob Woodland
February 21, 2013
Thank you Mr. Koehler for being a wonderful teacher. Wilson 1973
Elaine Vrba Jackson
February 20, 2013
Linda,
I am very sorry for your loss. I had your dad for a teacher at Wilson. He was a fantastic teacher, he taught us so much while making learning fun. You and I worked together at Iowa Midland a LONG time ago. I remember going to your house once and meeting your dad as an adult. It was an honor.
Cathy Smith
February 20, 2013
Mr.Koehler was my 9th grade English teacher at Wilson Jr. High School. He was an excellent teacher and I remember his class with great fondness. He inspired me to read beyond what I thought my level was and introduced me to great literature. I remember him telling us that he didn't reread books because there were too many that he wanted to read to spend time rereading something. I also know that "Stardust" was one of his favorite pieces of music. I brought in a version of the song for my peers to hear. Although they were not impressed, Mr. Koehler and I enjoyed it! Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Susan Skalsky Wille
February 19, 2013
What a wonderful teacher he was, my husbands and my favorite at Wilson High.We looked forward to going to his class.I used to volunteer at St. Lukes, not knowing he did also, and he walked into the office one day and after 50 some years I recognized him,still called him Mr. Koehler, couldn't bring myself to call him Art. He thought that was pretty funny.A very,very nice man.Our sympathy to his family.
Maydra Entas
February 19, 2013
So sorry to hear of Art's passing, please accept my sincere condolences, with love and understanding, Connie Switzer.
connie switzer
February 18, 2013
To the Koehler family:
We each have had teachers in our past that had an impact on our lives and our character. Mr. Koehler was one of those for me. I worked on the WHS newspaper, "The Surveyor" with Mr. Koehler and took journalism from him. He allowed us, in class, to read the popular, and sometimes controversial books, and then report on what we had learned. Mr. Koehler planted in me a seed to read and appreciate books and to write effectively. To start the morning off many times Mr. Koehler would let us talk about what we saw on the Jack Paar show the night before. I loved going to his class. He was a good teacher and a great guy, the whole class and "Surveyor" staff loved him.
May God give you peace and comfort in this time of your loss.
Charles Edwards
February 18, 2013
Mr.Koehler was one in a million. I looked forward to his class every day when he was teaching at what was Wilson High school. From him I acquired a love of philosophy and reading. I remember returning to Wilson when it became a Junior High and found him in the Jenny Post room as if time had never passed. He will be missed by many.
Dale Netherton
February 18, 2013
I am sorry for your loss, Very few teachers impact someone the way that your father did. I remember him very fondly to this day. God Bless you and your families. He was a truly gifted educator and we need more like him.
Lori Lafler Wallerich
February 18, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Mr. Koehler with the Washington students and as he instilled a love for reading and learning. What a nice honor to know that his work on the school newspaper started the strong tradition of great journalism at Washington. He made a difference.
Sue Clapp
Cedar Rapids Education Association President
Sue Clapp
February 18, 2013
Mr. Koehler was one of the best teachers I've ever had, including college and grad school.
He encouraged reading and discussion and respected what the students had to say. "One of a kind" is about the only way to express my feelings about him. He was my 10th grade teacher at Wilson High School.
Carl Dye
February 18, 2013