Wilbert John Koebel

1937 - 2006  (68 years)

• Name	Wilbert John Koebel
  Born	20 Oct 1937  [1]
  Gender	Male
  Business	W. J. Koebel Construction
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137444925
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-170832
  Died	6 Feb 2006  [1]
  Buried	St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I170832	Generations
  Last Modified	9 Jun 2025

  
  

  Father	Joseph Gregor Koebel,   b. 14 Jun 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Jun 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 65 years)
  Mother	Helen Straus,   b. 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 12 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 86 years)
  Married	22 Oct 1935	St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F46866	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joan Mary Heimpel,   b. 16 Jan 1939,   d. 26 Dec 2005  (Age 66 years)
  Children	1. Brenda Koebel   2. David Koebel   3. Wayne Koebel   4. Yvonne M. Koebel
  Last Modified	10 Jun 2025
  Family ID	F49712	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  KOEBEL, WILBERT - After a long and valiant battle with cancer, on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at the age of 68, Willy went home to be with his Lord and his loving wife Joan (Heimpel) who predeceased him on December 26, 2005. Loving father of Brenda and Tim Keller of Waterloo, David and Angie Koebel of St. Clements, Wayne and Sue Koebel and Yvonne and Trevor Roy, all of Elmira. Grandfather of Tyler and Matt Keller, Ryan and Alicia Koebel, Kourtney and Kelsey Koebel and Ashley Winfield. Step grandfather to Amanda, Tyler, and Trentan Roy. Brother to Grace (Howard) Dietrich, Leonard (Sharon) Koebel, Marlene (Tom) Curtis, Edward (Iva) Koebel, Bernard (Judy) Koebel, Paul (Jody) Koebel and Roy (Patricia) Koebel. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Helen Koebel and his sister Janet. Brother in law to Ray (Janet) and Harold (Connie) Heimpel of Waterloo. Willy spent his life in the construction industry, making dreams come true for many families. He proudly put his name W. J. Koebel Construction on many custom homes in the area. His proudest design was the breathtaking cottage that he built for Joan and himself at Colpoys Bay. He and Joan enjoyed years of poker games with The Dam Gang and trips to the Casino. Willy also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his buddies. His friends and family fondly remember his fearless attitude to try new and creative business ventures. He played as hard as he worked. In the final years of his life, Willy volunteered much of his time driving for the Cancer Society. Willys family will receive visitors at the Henry Walser Funeral Home at 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, (749-8467) on Thursday from 7-9p.m and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil 8:30 p.m.Friday evening. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home chapel at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, February, 4, 2006 followed by a procession to St. Clements R.C. Church for a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Father Robert Hetu as celebrant. Internment to follow at St. Clements RC Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Wilbert and Joan Koebel Memorial Fund at St. Clements church would be greatly appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.obit411.com/1927 for Willys memorial.

  
  

• Sources

  [S532] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - St. Clement RC CC#4534 Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. [North/Front] Koebel/ mother/ Helen/ Straus/ 1912-1998/ father/ Joseph S. / Koebel/ 1905-1970/ their daughter/ Janet/ 1939-1956/ [South/Back/ Koebel/ Joan M./ Heimpel/ 1939-2005/ Wilbert J./ Koebel/ 1937-2006/ [married] Sept. 3, 1960/ parents of/ Brenda, David, Wayne and Yvonne

  
  

• Event Map

  Buried - - St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth