Richard Koel

Richard Lee Koel, 72, of Colby, died April 24, 2019, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kanas City, KS. He was born September 20, 1946, in Lenora, KS, to Walter and Mary (Eaton) Koel. Richard served in the United States Air Force, was a Vietnam War veteran and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He loved being a custodian.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Mary Pauline.

He is survived by his wife Debra; children, Jeff Koel, Lloyd (Suzanna) Koel, Ricky (Rebecca) Koel, Stephanie Koel, and Shawn (Terri) Rohrbough; siblings, Barbara Wright, Dianna (Tom) Carr and Ron Koel; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

A private family memorial service will take place at the V.F.W. Memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. or the NWKS Foundation for Hope, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com