Robert Fredrick Koehn

Robert F. Koehn RACINE – Robert Fredrick Koehn, 82, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2017 at All Saints Ascension Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1934 in Scales Mound, Illinois, the son of Herman F. Koehn and Eula B. (nee: Date) Koehn. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 including eighteen months in Germany. Robert was united in marriage to Kay Kennedy on June 3, 1961 in Madison. Robert received his degree in teaching from University of Wisconsin, Platteville in 1958. He began his teaching career with 3 years in Beloit, 5 years in Blanchardville, then 1 ½ years with the University of Wisconsin Extension at Camp McCoy in Sparta. In 1968, he and Kay moved to Racine where he was a teacher and coach at Case High School for 23 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Franksville United Methodist Church (Faithbridge Church), Masonic Lodge in Argyle, WI, American Legion Post in Apache Junction, AZ and Eagles Nest in Racine. Bob and Kay enjoyed their retirement, especially their trips to Arizona and New York until Kay’s passing in 2009. Bob was a life-long Cub fan and enjoyed what was truly a once in a lifetime experience when the Cubs won the World Series. He was a fan of many sports and was glued to the television watching college basketball playoffs while recovering from his surgery. He loved playing and working at the Johnson Park Golf Course. He had a close circle of friends who watched out for each other, cared for each other and had a lot of fun in the process. He read two newspapers every day to stay on top of sports and current events. He was a beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle who will be desperately missed. He is survived by his sister Verneal Korn of Rockford, IL; sister-in-law, Bessie Koehn of Rockford, IL; brother-in-law, Rodney Kennedy of Racine, WI; sister-in-law, Pat Kennedy of LaCrosse, WI; nieces, Debbie Koehn (Brenda Borkenhagen) of Schaumburg, IL; Denise (Charlie) Granneman of Rockford, IL; Kathy Koehn of Rockford, IL; Sandy (Mark) Green of St. Charles, IL; Susan (Rich) Torine of Racine, WI and Vicky Moutsopoulos of LaCrosse, WI; nephews Sean (Zobia) Kennedy of Alaska; Stuart Kennedy of Mesa AZ; Steve Kennedy of Amory, WI; Brice (Theresa) Kennedy of Wetcloff, CO, Todd Kennedy of Denver, CO and exchange student, Andres Jr. (Stephanie) of NJ. He is also survived by many great nieces, great nephews and many close and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Kay, his parents Herman and Eula, his brothers Jim and Lee, his brothers-in-law John Korn, Harold Kennedy and Ronald Kennedy, and sisters-in-law Phyllis Kennedy and Dorthea Kennedy. A memorial service honoring and celebrating Bob’s life will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:30 am. Private inurnment will be at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org) or Milestone, Inc. (www.milestone-inc-il.org) of Rockford, IL.

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Robert Fredrick Koehn

September 15, 1934 - March 6, 2017