Bob Koewler

Charles Robert "Bob" Koewler, age 93 of Ripley, Ohio, died Sunday April 28, 2013 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley. He was a farmer, a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley and a former member and grand knight of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Koewler was born October 29, 1919 near Ripley, Ohio the son of the late John F. and Anna M. (Pfeffer) Koewler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters - Margaret Ann and Mary Edith Koewler; two brothers - Albert and John Raymond Koewler; one niece - Maureen Harvey.

Mr. Koewler is survived by one sister - Ruth Schiffer of Allen Park, Michigan and one brother - William "Toodles" Koewler of Ripley, Ohio. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews - Sharon (Tom) Marks, Deacon Gerald (Kathy) Schiffer, Judith (Dennis) Grimski and Linda (Dennis) MacRae, all of Michigan; Sandy (Bob) Schnell, Donnie (Mary Beth) Koewler and Mike Harvey, all of Ohio; Kris (Al) Chidester from New Hampshire, Barb (Mark) Storum from North Carolina and many great nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 3, 2013 at St. Michael Church in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 2 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Interment will follow the funeral Mass in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The St. Michael's St. Vincent DePaul Society.

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