of Sherwood, AR
November 11, 1925 - April 24, 2016
Julius Charles (JC) Koehler, 90, of Sherwood, passed away on April 24, 2016. JC was born in Little Rock on November 11, 1925.
JC grew up in North Little Rock and graduated from NLR High School in 1943. JC Spent over 40 years working for the National Weather Service prediction the weather and retired in 1985. He then went on to work at Orbit Valve in the engineering lab developing and testing valve function. JC was a longtime resident of Sherwood with 30 plus years to the civil service commission. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of NLR.
JC was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. His memory was extensive and he always had a good story to tell.
JC was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Koehler and one son, Kirk William Koehler.
He is survived by four sons, one daughter, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Larry Koehler and wife, Melody of Little Rock, Julius C. Koehler, II and wife, Jane of Centerton, Kreth Koehler and wife, Alisa of Little Rock, Kerry Koehler and wife, Tiffini of Maumelle, and Regina Ann Benezue-Page and husband, Ray of Little Rock.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, in North Little Rock. (501-791-7400).
Funeral service will be at 10 A.M., Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 with Brother Davis Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Sherwood Police Department.
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8 Condolence(s)
Sam Balandran
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. JC trained me on the WSR -57 in 1972 at the WSFO LIT and quickly became a friend. I will always remember how he helped me in my career in the NWS, RIP JC.
Tommy DuPriest
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Kerry, I am sorry to hear about your dad passing away. I only got to meet him a few times. The 1st time I met him outside of his house and after shaking his hand I ask him sir why do you keep looking down or what are you looking for. He told me he was looking for his tools, he said his sons would borrow a tool and just leave it laying out in the yard. Sure enough we walked a little ways and he picked up a screwdriver, he said see I told you I would find one of my tools. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jeff
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff, Pauletta, & Drew
p.s. Work with Alisa & Felicia
Newton Skiles
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
I worked with JC at the National Weather Service in Little Rock and North Little Rock from 1974 until his retirement. He was one of my first trainers on the WSR-57 weather radar, and the upper air section which launched and tracked weather balloons. I learned a tremendous amount of weather knowledge from him. After his retirement, I saw him frequently in Sherwood, and especially at the Walmart Neighborhood Market. Each time I saw him, we always had a good chat, and usually shared memories of our Weather Service days. He always greeted me as "Doctor", even though I wasn't a doctor, and we would have a good chuckle. May God be with all of his family during this difficult time.
Rachel Goss
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
My mother, Elaine Goss, would like to send her sympathy to Mr. Koehler's family. She knew him through First United Methodist Church and appreciated knowing him though briefly. Sincerely, Elaine and Rachel Goss
George Wilken
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
As a colleague of J.C.'s at the National Weather Service, I enjoyed J.C.'s friendship, knowledge of the weather and his humor. He always had a cheery story or was pleasant just being J.C., to his workmates. Later, as Weather Service retirees. we had a once-a-month luncheon for a few years and J.C. usually attended and all were cheered by his stories and "news" about what he was up to in retirement. I somehow became "Uncle George" and that was how I was greeted when we met. We have lost a kindred soul and lively personality in J.C.
Deborah Kirby
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Kerry, Tiffini and Colton---So sorry for your loss. I know JC will be deeply missed. Praying for you all.
Love, Deborah
Denise Espinoza
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Sending much love your way. Hope your hearts mend soon.