Ruth Helen KoehlerAge: 93 years1915–2008
- Name
- Ruth Helen Koehler
- Given names
- Ruth Helen
- Surname
- Koehler
Birth | March 18, 1915 35 33 |
Birth of a sister | Selma Bertha “Bobbie” Koehler June 2, 1917 (Age 2 years) |
Birth of a sister | Dorothy Irene “Dolly” Koehler July 18, 1919 (Age 4 years) |
Death of a maternal grandmother | Henriette Wilhelmine Dalchau February 14, 1922 – 5 ab. (Age 6 years) Age: 82 J. Cause: Altersschwäche Note: Witwe Henriette-Wilhelmine Kosak/Kasak, geb. Dalchau
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Burial of a maternal grandmother | Henriette Wilhelmine Dalchau February 17, 1922 (Age 6 years) Note: 11/1922 Tauroggen
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Death of a mother | Helene Martha Kosak January 28, 1936 (Age 20 years) |
Marriage | John S. Collyer — View this family June 10, 1941 (Age 26 years) |
Death of a father | Julius Albert Kehler April 24, 1958 (Age 43 years) |
Death of a sister | Amilda Henretta “Mildred” Koehler March 4, 1989 (Age 73 years) |
Death of a sister | Martha Natalie Koehler November 26, 1990 (Age 75 years) |
Death of a brother | Wilbert Friedrick Koehler August 14, 1996 (Age 81 years) Age: 83 J. Note: Dr. Wilbert K. Koehler, 83, of Monterey, Calif., former physics teacher for Punahou School, died Aug. 14 at home. Koehler was a retired dean and professor of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. Koehler is survived by wife Vivian; sons Gary and Robert; sisters Ruth Collyer, Selma Harbour and Dorothy Reed; and four grandchildren. No services.
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Death of a husband | John S. Collyer 1997 (Age 81 years) |
Death of a sister | Dorothy Irene “Dolly” Koehler November 6, 1999 (Age 84 years) Age: 80 J Note: DOROTHY “DOLLY” KOEHLER REED, 80, of Honolulu, died Nov. 6, 1999. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. A retired professor of mathematics at the University of Hawaii where she taught for 17 years. She also taught in Pohnpei, Japan and American Samoa and was a Fulbright grant recipient at Cornwall College, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Survived by stepson, Ross Reed; stepdaughter, Marcia Reed Whythes; sisters, Ruth Collyer and Selma Harbour; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Wednesday at Atherton Chapel, Central Union Church. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to Waikiki Aquarium or charity of choice.
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Death | September 5, 2008 (Age 93 years) |
Burial | Cemetery: North East Cemetery |
Family with parents |
father |
Julius Albert Kehler Birth: June 2, 1879 — Smakuczen Death: April 24, 1958 — Albion, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
mother |
Helene Martha Kosak Birth: April 30, 1881 54 41 — Angurklen, Kreis Tauroggen Death: January 28, 1936 — Albion, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
Marriage: April 20, 1904 — Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
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17 months elder sister |
Amilda Henretta “Mildred” Koehler Birth: October 3, 1905 26 24 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: March 4, 1989 — Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
23 months elder sister |
Martha Natalie Koehler Birth: September 7, 1907 28 26 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: November 26, 1990 — Ripley, Chautauqua County, New York |
2 years elder brother |
Julius Albert Arnold Koehler Birth: January 17, 1910 30 28 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: March 14, 1911 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
18 months elder brother |
Bruno Koehler Birth: July 17, 1911 32 30 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: April 12, 1912 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
19 months elder brother |
Wilbert Friedrick Koehler Birth: February 20, 1913 33 31 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: August 14, 1996 — Monterey, California |
2 years herself |
Ruth Helen Koehler Birth: March 18, 1915 35 33 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: September 5, 2008 — Erie, Pennsylvania |
2 years younger sister |
Selma Bertha “Bobbie” Koehler Birth: June 2, 1917 38 36 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: February 19, 2009 — Anchorage, Alaska |
2 years younger sister |
Dorothy Irene “Dolly” Koehler Birth: July 18, 1919 40 38 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: November 6, 1999 — Honolulu, Hawaii |
Family with John S. Collyer |
husband |
John S. Collyer Death: 1997 |
herself |
Ruth Helen Koehler Birth: March 18, 1915 35 33 — North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Death: September 5, 2008 — Erie, Pennsylvania |
Marriage: June 10, 1941 — |
Death | Ruth Koehler Collyer, 93, of North East, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008 at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. She was born on March 18, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pa. a daughter of the late Julius and Martha Kasak Koehler. Ruth was a member of Park United Methodist Church in North East, Pa. She was a primary education teacher for 39 years, having retired in 1972 from the North East School District after 36 years. Ruth was a member of the PA Association of School Retirees and a Life Member of the National Education Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Collyer in 1997, one brother, Wilbert Koehler and three sisters, Mildred Knappke, Martha Orton and Dorothy Reed. Ruth is survived by a sister, Selma Harbour of Anchorage, Alaska. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, (9 from the Koehler family alone) and many dear friends. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the W. Tad Bowers Funeral Home, 92 S. Lake St., North East, Pa. on Thursday at 7 P.M. Rev. Dr. Mark E. Hecht will officiate. Interment will be in North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East, Pa. |