Obituary of Henry F. Koehler

Henry F. Koehler, age 66, of Monticello, N.Y. passed away peacefully on March 4, 2012. He was born and raised in Rockland County, N.Y. He spent most of his life in the Catskill Mountains because he said it was so beautiful and serene. Henry was predeceased by his mother, Mary C. Hadley (2002), and his father, Henry W. Koehler (1962). He is survived by his beloved sister Judith Bauer and her husband Bill of New Jersey; his nieces Kristin Bauer of Phoenix, AZ, Dianne Bauer of Tequesta, Fla., Karen Bauer-Galn and her husband Francisco Galn of Cresskill, New Jersey; his great nephew, Troy Galn; and his beloved furry companion, Winston. He is also survived by his sister Lee Sampson and her husband, Clifford of Palmetto, Fla., nieces Alison and Michele, great niece, Destinee Wynn, uncle Harold Goswick of Sanford, N.C., and many cousins. Henry was a very special person who loved to make people laugh. His many friends will sadly miss him, especially James, Will, Walter, John, Donny, Charlie, and the staff of the Monticello VA Satellite, including Dr. Rimani, Lucille, and Lee Ann. Family & friends are invited to gather on Saturday, March 10 from 1-3pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. A brief service will then be held at 3:00 at the funeral home with Rev. John Thomason officiating. Interment of his ashes will be held at a later date at the Sullivan Co. Veterans Cemetery in Liberty. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's memory to Homes for Our Troops, 6 Main Street, Taunton, Mass. 02780, or to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com