Kelvin Koehler
Age 89, of Dryden, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be considered to the LaVigne Home for Compassionate Care, 4085 Lapeer Road, Burton, Michigan. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Kelvin’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Kelvin Koehler was born on June 5, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Ruth (Clark) Koehler. Kelvin attended high school in Detroit. Upon graduation, Kelvin joined the workforce by working as a machinist at various shops. Additionally, he worked as a Stereotyper for the Detroit Free Press for over 20 years. He would be united in marriage with Ruth and be blessed with four beautiful children, to whom he cherished deeply. Upon his separation with Ruth, Kelvin met his longtime partner, Shirley. In his free time, Kelvin enjoyed golfing, watching various sports, and spending time outdoors, especially when it came to fishing, hunting, and swimming.
Left to cherish his memory is his longtime partner of 35 years: Shirley Wentworth; his four children: Cheryl and husband, Richard Jurgess, Dawn and husband, Ken Siggett, Keith and wife, Jennifer Koehler, Cindy Strich; his grandchildren: Lisa and husband, Sean Stockmeyer, Lauren and husband, Stephen Brusie, Whitney and husband, Jordan Lemmer, Amber Koehler; his great-grandchildren: Jullie, Reyna, Gracie, Elizabeth, Wilmot, John, Margaret, Stephen, Bernadette, Maria, Andrea, Kirby; his sister-in-law: Nina; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Kelvin was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Ruth Koehler; and his brother: Ken Koehler.
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Uncle Kel was one of the great ones, and he always brought a smile to my face. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and love are with you all during this time.
Dad was a great Father and funny man. He loved playing golf , horseshoes, cards and many hobbies. Dad taught me how to be patient hunter. I’ll miss you Dad love you for ever. Thank you for everything I have learned from you. RIP
Dad, there are so many great memories with you! Anywhere from practicing with me on my softball fast pitch, lifting weights with you when we lived in Warren, playing pingball , horseshoes, swimming, basketball, so on and so on! You were always there for us when we needed you. I will miss picking you up and taking you out to lunch, especially that China Buffet place, the Silvergrill and Lucky’s. I can go on and on how great you were while growing up but that would take several pages! I love you so much dad and will miss you immensely! Please give mom, Uncle Ken, Grandma and Grandpa a kiss for me! Till we meet again❤️❤️❤️😢
Shirley, and family I am so sorry to hear this. Kelly was a good man. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sorry to hear of Kels passing…Worked with him at KMI….OUTSTANDING guy in every aspect…I worked evening shift most of the time and would follow him on HIS Jig Bore….He was very particular about his machine…He will surely be missed by everyone whose life he touched !!
Kel Kohler was a real gentleman. Was a wonderful person. I send my condolences and thoughts to his family. He was one of the good ones .