Francis William Koebel

1923 - 2008  (85 years)

• Name	Francis William Koebel
  Born	1923	Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Military	WW2 - Highland Light Infantry
  Name	Frank Koebel
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-157938P
  Died	23 Oct 2008	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I157938	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Alexander John Koebel,   b. 31 Jul 1880, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Apr 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Helen Forwell,   b. 10 Mar 1884, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Nov 1949  (Age 65 years)
  Married	9 Jun 1908	St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Family ID	F176081	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaret Hug,   b. Abt 1923
  Children	1. Helen Koebel,   b. 1953,   d. 1953  (Age 0 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F45202	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  KOEBEL, Francis William "Frank" - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in his 86th year. Born in 1923 in Linwood, Ontario to the late Alexander Koebel and Helen Forwell. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret Koebel (nee Hug) for 66 years. Cherished father of Reg Koebel (Lynn), Ron Koebel (Dianna), Linda Koebel, and Judy McLachlan (Bill). Proud grandfather of Mark Koebel (Andrea), Michael Koebel (Sarah), Laurie Voisin, Barbara Taylor (Brian), Paul Koebel (Mary), Geoffrey Hook (Dawn) and Rob McFee. Great-grandfather of 17. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Mattiussi and his large extended family. Predeceased by his siblings, Clarence, Katherine, Elmer, Genevieve and Corita; his daughter, Helen in infancy (1953); and infant grandson, John (1977) and grandson, David (2006). Frank served his country in the Second World War from 1944-1946 in the UK and Continental Europe as part of the Highland Light Infantry. He will be fondly remembered as a skilled outdoorsman, history buff, music lover and avid collector. A private time of remembrance will take place. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the Westmount Funeral Chapel , 519-743-8900. Share memories of Frank on-line at www.mem.com. We wish to thank the staff at Sunnyside Nursing Home for their compassionate care of Frank. Waterloo Region Record - Oct. 25, 2008

  
  

• Sources

  [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Francis William "Frank" Koebel - Oct. 25, 2008. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 019388-08. Alexander Koebel, 27, occ. Mechanic, b. Linwood, res. Linwood, son of Joseph Koebel and Catharine Runstetter married Helen Forwell, 24, b. St. Clements, res. St. Clements, daughter of Charles Forwell and Catharina Koenig, Witn: Leander Koenig of Linwood and Ella Forwell of St. Clements, 9 June 1908 in St. Clements

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1923 - Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 23 Oct 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth