Richard Duane Koehn

We would like to give a special thank you to two angels Mark & Marletta Scharosch, who on June 5th, gave us the opportunity to gather our family together to say good bye to our beloved, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and special friend Richard (Rich) Duane Koehn.

On June 8, 2011 Rich Koehn was welcomed by a team of angels excited to have their new coach in heaven.

Rich was born to Norman & Betty (Hooker) Koehn, March 2, 1940. He married Lonnie Deanne Eisner on January 30, 1960. They have three children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Rich served in the United States Navy as a Sonarman on two destroyers (USS Morton and Baussel) 1957-1961.

Rich was an avid softball player for many years. In his later years, he retired from playing softball and became a beloved coach and honorary father to many of the players.

Survived by his wife, Lonnie; children Rick (Lynn) Koehn, Tracy (John) Kangas, Trina Besel, Todd Besel; grandchildren; Jason Koehn, Dezarae Wallace & Cassandra Seader, Kylie & Dalton Kangas and Jorden & Tucker Besel; great-grandchildren; Brittain, Noah, Finley, Scott, Sarah and Sophia.

Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 2 pm at Stewart Park softball field #3.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rich Koehn Memorial Fund, c/o Mann Mortgage, 219 N 30th St. Billings MT 59101. The memorial will be used to help fund under privileged children play softball or baseball.

Remembrances

Dear Lonnie & kids,
I am so sorry to read about Rich. It is a real shock to think that he is gone. I am glad to have known him, and all of you too! We all kind of grew up together with a lot of shared history. There were lots of good times had! (and a little work included along the way!)
Please know I am thinking about you and send all my sympathy and love…
Your Friend,
Cindy Matus (McClintock)