Paul Koehn
Obituary
Paul Harry Koehn, 95, of Newton, went
home to be with his Lord on Sunday (March 17, 2019). He passed away
at Asbury Park, where he had been a resident for three years. Born
March 20, 1923, in Meno, Oklahoma, he was the son of Benjamin A. and
Leah (Johnson) Koehn. He was married to Fern D. (Epp) Koehn on Nov.
2, 1947, in Newton.
Paul was a longtime member of the First
Mennonite Church of Newton. He served in the Army during World War II
and received a Purple Heart and a Soldier's Medal. He then worked for
Boeing Aircraft before becoming self-employed in the vacuum cleaner
business. Paul enjoyed spending time with his large family,
especially his many grandchildren, and was an avid golfer.
Paul is survived by his wife, Fern;
five children and their spouses: Scott H. and Debora (Schierling)
Koehn, Steven P. and Tammy (Phillips) Koehn, Sherrill L. and Mark
Martinez, Sandra S. and Daniel Moses, and Shawn R. and Wade Stroble;
22 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; seven great-great
grandchildren; two sisters, Aida Reimer and Elvera McClure of
Phoenix; and three brothers, Walter, Wilbur and Larry Koehn of
Newton.
He was preceded in death by a son,
Stanley R., husband of Nancy (Pauley) Koehn; six sisters; and two
brothers.
A Memorial Service will take place at
10:30 a.m. Friday (March 22, 2019) at the First Mennonite Church, 429
E. First Street, Newton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Asbury Park at the following address:
Asbury Park, 200 SW 14th Street, Newton, KS 67114 or http://www.
asbury-park. org/ giving -app .html.
