Statler Family Obituaries
Koehler, Gusta F. (nee Wedekind)
Gusta F. Koehler, 89, of Jackson, MO passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born May 1, 1924, in Jackson, daughter of Gus and Leona (Wohlgemuth) Wedekind. She and Charles Wm. “Bud” Koehler were married January 22, 1942. He passed away August 16, 1990.
Gusta was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson. In addition to working at the former Kroger Egg Plant, she and Bud owned and operated Bud's Vacuum Sales and Service in Cape from 1964-2005. She also had a creative flair, which she enjoyed sharing through her profession of creating wedding cakes, clothing, and draperies.
Loving survivors include sons; Charles W. (Wanda) Koehler of Thomasville, PA, Ronald (Norman) Koehler of Jackson, Dan (Linda) Koehler of Glen Rock, PA, Joe ( Geneva) Koehler of Coppel, TX, and Rick Koehler of Jackson; daughter; Judy (Gene) Dale of Jackson; and sister; Ella (Warren) Skinner of Jackson; 14 Grandchildren, 38 Great-grandchildren, and 5 Great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bud; a son Doug, a great grandson, a great granddaughter, a great-great-grandson, Cory, and a sister, Marie Savers.
Friends may call Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 4 to 8 PM at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
Funeral service will be Monday, December 9, 2013, at 10 AM, at the funeral home with Fr. John Harth officiating.
Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.
Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson.
Printed in the Friday, December 6, 2013 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO
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