Chuck W. Koehler

Thomasville, Pennsylvania:  Charles “Chuck” William Koehler, Jr. 78, formerly of Jackson, entered into rest on October 26, 2021, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

He was born February 7, 1943, in Jackson, Missouri, to Charles William and Gusta Wedekind Koehler, Sr.

Chuck was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the honor guard of President John F. Kennedy.

He worked 30 years for Paul L. Smith, Inc. and retired from Jeffrey L. Henry.

He was a member of VFW Post #8896 in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.  He enjoyed farming, horseback riding, camping, woodworking, gardening, and country and bluegrass music.   Most of all he loved his country and his family.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his wife of 58 years, Wanda (Rishel) Koehler of Thomasville; a son, Scott A. Koehler of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; daughters, Stacy A. Koehler and Lisa S. Koehler both of York, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Jessica, Cassie, Brandon, Joni, Brittany, Brady, Bradley, Brianna and Sam Mayo; great-grandchildren, Madyson, Jayden, Blake, Brandon, Jayda, Bailey, Jhayla and Amya; siblings, Ronnie Koehler, Rick Koehler and Judy Dale of Jackson, Joe Koehler of Texas, Danny Koehler of Glen Rock; and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Doug Koehler.

At Chuck’s request, no services will be held at this time.

Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc. in York was in charge of Chuck’s arrangements.

Local notice by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.