Joseph L Koehn Obituary

Joseph Lee "Joe" Koehn, son of Harold and Ruby (Friesen) Koehn, was born April 25, 1983, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He passed away on April 6, 2023, at his home in Inman.

At the tender age of two, Joe, together with his sister Heidi, were welcomed into Harold and Ruby's home with open arms.

At times Joe worked with his father as a finish carpenter. He also did a variety of odd jobs. Joe enjoyed fishing with friends and four-wheeling. He had an open friendly personality that knew no strangers and often helped others with rides or favors.

Joe faced many challenges which led to unwholesome choices. His health was compromised and Joe often delt with pain. But during the last three months he found the grace and strength to make major changes. Joe's friends at Life Recovery became like extended family to him and spoke highly of Joe. And, his family experienced a son and brother much more gracious and affable.

Joe is survived by his parents Harold and Ruby Koehn of McPherson; daughter Christina Thomas; sister Heidi Koehn of South Hutchinson; nephews Zachary and Aiden Strawder; stepson Douglas Sherwood; step-grandson Karsyn Sherwood; paternal grandmother Elizabeth Becker; special family friend Ginger Janzen; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Herman Koehn; his step-grandfather LeRoy Becker; and his maternal grandparents Jacob and Sarah Friesen.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, 597 6th Avenue, Inman, with officiating minister, Dallas Nikkel. Burial will follow in the Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Joseph Koehn Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.