Donald Raymond Koehler

September 18, 1933 - April 17, 2017

Donald Koehler was born in Archer City, TX toHubert & Cecelia Koehler who preceded him indeath. He was married to the love of his life, JoAnnLaFaun Koehler for 38 years, who also preceded himin death. Donald is survived by 4 sisters, 5 children,16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren,all of which he had a great love for. Donald was a mechanic in the United States AirForce from 1953-1957 where he held the rank ofAirman First Class. Donald worked at MPEnvironmental Services for 43 years where he heldmultiple positions within the company. Donald hada passion for flying and building model airplanes.He was also an avid sports fan with NASCAR,specifically Jeff Gordon, being his favorite, followedby the Dallas Cowboys, golf, and baseball. Services will be held at 10:00 am on April 28, 2017at Mission Funeral Home, 531 California Ave,Bakersfield, Ca 93304, with a graveside salute at theNational Cemetery in Arvin, Ca.