Obituary: Sheboygan (WI) Press, Sat. Sept. 28, 2002, p. A4:1. James J. Koehn, 79, formerly of Appleton and currently residing in Sheboygan, died at his home on Wednesday evening, Sept. 25, 2002.
He was born on Feb. 20, 1923 to Anton and Clara Koehn and grew up in Little Chute. He was the beloved husband of Vivian for 52 years.
After serving his country faithfully in Word War II, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In college he was a four-year letter winner as an offensive and defensive halfback. He was selected on the all-conference team for four consecutive years, and was named captain of the team and recipient of the Player of the Year Award in 1949.
On July 29, 1950, Jim and Vivian Van Dyke were united in marriage. Upon graduation, he coached football and track for one year in Wausaukee, Wis. and in 1951 began 34 years of dedicated service to the Kimberly Area School District. In 1962, he became the first principal of J.R. Gerritts Junior High School, where he remained until his retirement in 1985.
He was recipient of a Community Award in Recognition of Excellence the School Administrator of the Year awarded by the Wisconsin Library Association and was named to the Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, son, five grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister (names omitted for privacy). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Frank and Tony, his sister, Merla and his son Kimet James Koehn.
Jim had a great sense of humor and lived his life with dignity and grace. He always a source of love and support to his family. He loved to travel and make trips to Europe ,England, Alaska, Hawaii and all over the United States with his family. He was a wonderful husband , father and grandpa. He delighted especially in his grandchildren and developed close, special relationships with each one of them. He will also be remembered as a kind, gracious and caring friend to the many teachers, staff, students and parents whose lives he touched as an educator. He has helped, taught and served thousands of people and will be deeply missed by all he knew.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of and to share memories of Jim Koehn will be held at 2 p.m. on Tues. Oct. 1 at First United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. James H. Hollister, senior pastor, will officiate. (Due to construction the best route to the church is Highway 42 (Calumet Drive) to Geele Ave., east on Geele to Fourth Street, south on Fourth Street into the church parking lot).
Contributor: Helen (47884155) • [email protected]
He was born on Feb. 20, 1923 to Anton and Clara Koehn and grew up in Little Chute. He was the beloved husband of Vivian for 52 years.
After serving his country faithfully in Word War II, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In college he was a four-year letter winner as an offensive and defensive halfback. He was selected on the all-conference team for four consecutive years, and was named captain of the team and recipient of the Player of the Year Award in 1949.
On July 29, 1950, Jim and Vivian Van Dyke were united in marriage. Upon graduation, he coached football and track for one year in Wausaukee, Wis. and in 1951 began 34 years of dedicated service to the Kimberly Area School District. In 1962, he became the first principal of J.R. Gerritts Junior High School, where he remained until his retirement in 1985.
He was recipient of a Community Award in Recognition of Excellence the School Administrator of the Year awarded by the Wisconsin Library Association and was named to the Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, son, five grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister (names omitted for privacy). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Frank and Tony, his sister, Merla and his son Kimet James Koehn.
Jim had a great sense of humor and lived his life with dignity and grace. He always a source of love and support to his family. He loved to travel and make trips to Europe ,England, Alaska, Hawaii and all over the United States with his family. He was a wonderful husband , father and grandpa. He delighted especially in his grandchildren and developed close, special relationships with each one of them. He will also be remembered as a kind, gracious and caring friend to the many teachers, staff, students and parents whose lives he touched as an educator. He has helped, taught and served thousands of people and will be deeply missed by all he knew.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of and to share memories of Jim Koehn will be held at 2 p.m. on Tues. Oct. 1 at First United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. James H. Hollister, senior pastor, will officiate. (Due to construction the best route to the church is Highway 42 (Calumet Drive) to Geele Ave., east on Geele to Fourth Street, south on Fourth Street into the church parking lot).
Contributor: Helen (47884155) • [email protected]
Obituary: Sheboygan (WI) Press, Sat. Sept. 28, 2002, p. A4:1. James J. Koehn, 79, formerly of Appleton and currently residing in Sheboygan, died at his home on Wednesday evening, Sept. 25, 2002.
He was born on Feb. 20, 1923 to Anton and Clara Koehn and grew up in Little Chute. He was the beloved husband of Vivian for 52 years.
After serving his country faithfully in Word War II, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In college he was a four-year letter winner as an offensive and defensive halfback. He was selected on the all-conference team for four consecutive years, and was named captain of the team and recipient of the Player of the Year Award in 1949.
On July 29, 1950, Jim and Vivian Van Dyke were united in marriage. Upon graduation, he coached football and track for one year in Wausaukee, Wis. and in 1951 began 34 years of dedicated service to the Kimberly Area School District. In 1962, he became the first principal of J.R. Gerritts Junior High School, where he remained until his retirement in 1985.
He was recipient of a Community Award in Recognition of Excellence the School Administrator of the Year awarded by the Wisconsin Library Association and was named to the Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, son, five grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister (names omitted for privacy). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Frank and Tony, his sister, Merla and his son Kimet James Koehn.
Jim had a great sense of humor and lived his life with dignity and grace. He always a source of love and support to his family. He loved to travel and make trips to Europe ,England, Alaska, Hawaii and all over the United States with his family. He was a wonderful husband , father and grandpa. He delighted especially in his grandchildren and developed close, special relationships with each one of them. He will also be remembered as a kind, gracious and caring friend to the many teachers, staff, students and parents whose lives he touched as an educator. He has helped, taught and served thousands of people and will be deeply missed by all he knew.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of and to share memories of Jim Koehn will be held at 2 p.m. on Tues. Oct. 1 at First United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. James H. Hollister, senior pastor, will officiate. (Due to construction the best route to the church is Highway 42 (Calumet Drive) to Geele Ave., east on Geele to Fourth Street, south on Fourth Street into the church parking lot).
Contributor: Helen (47884155) • [email protected]
He was born on Feb. 20, 1923 to Anton and Clara Koehn and grew up in Little Chute. He was the beloved husband of Vivian for 52 years.
After serving his country faithfully in Word War II, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In college he was a four-year letter winner as an offensive and defensive halfback. He was selected on the all-conference team for four consecutive years, and was named captain of the team and recipient of the Player of the Year Award in 1949.
On July 29, 1950, Jim and Vivian Van Dyke were united in marriage. Upon graduation, he coached football and track for one year in Wausaukee, Wis. and in 1951 began 34 years of dedicated service to the Kimberly Area School District. In 1962, he became the first principal of J.R. Gerritts Junior High School, where he remained until his retirement in 1985.
He was recipient of a Community Award in Recognition of Excellence the School Administrator of the Year awarded by the Wisconsin Library Association and was named to the Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, son, five grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister (names omitted for privacy). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Frank and Tony, his sister, Merla and his son Kimet James Koehn.
Jim had a great sense of humor and lived his life with dignity and grace. He always a source of love and support to his family. He loved to travel and make trips to Europe ,England, Alaska, Hawaii and all over the United States with his family. He was a wonderful husband , father and grandpa. He delighted especially in his grandchildren and developed close, special relationships with each one of them. He will also be remembered as a kind, gracious and caring friend to the many teachers, staff, students and parents whose lives he touched as an educator. He has helped, taught and served thousands of people and will be deeply missed by all he knew.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of and to share memories of Jim Koehn will be held at 2 p.m. on Tues. Oct. 1 at First United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. James H. Hollister, senior pastor, will officiate. (Due to construction the best route to the church is Highway 42 (Calumet Drive) to Geele Ave., east on Geele to Fourth Street, south on Fourth Street into the church parking lot).
Contributor: Helen (47884155) • [email protected]
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