Frederick K. “Fred” Koehler, 87, of Sherrill, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  Private funeral services were held. The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fred was born March 26, 1936, in Dubuque, son of Dewey and Rose (Loeffelholz) Koehler.  On May 2, 1959, he married Thelma Dausener at Faith United Methodist Church.

Fred served in the Army National Guard.  He worked at John Deere Dubuque works for 30 years, retiring in 1990.

Fred enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards and bowling.  He was also an avid Cub’s fan.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma of Sherrill; three children, Kim (Jeff) Spoerre of Sherrill, Debra (Roy) Romans of North Liberty, and Steve (Mary Lou) Koehler of Dubuque; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  He is also survived by two siblings, Jane Jentz and Bill Koehler.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola; a brother in law, Clarence, and his parents.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff members at Unity Point ICU and 5 north for all of their wonderful care.