- Date Of Birth: December 15, 1939
- Date Of Death: November 14, 2022
- State: Michigan
Carl H. Koehnlein, 82, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born in Greenville on December 15, 1939, to Joseph & Virginia (Kennedy) Koehnlein, Carl & his sister were raised in Ionia by their grandparents, Harry & Rose Kennedy and aunt Marilyn Kennedy. He graduated in 1958 from Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Ionia where he formed special friendships lasting his lifetime.
An Army veteran, Carl served his country from 1962-1965 stationed in Germany for the majority of his time.
Carl’s vast array of sports trivia was amazing. He was an avid fan and enjoyed any & all sports. He was scolded for playing basketball when he should have been in class, skipped school to see a baseball game in Chicago, attended several Tigers, Whitecaps & Baltimore Orioles games and enjoyed a rare Lions win over the Packers at Ford Field with his daughter, Carrie. In his retirement he especially enjoyed playing golf with his friends & daughter, Kelly, participating in local leagues & tournaments.
Carl become a member of the Ionia Moose Lodge in 1975 and the Ionia County Hunting & Fishing Club in the early 70s. The close friendships forged through his involvement meant the world to Carl. He remained a supporter in both organizations for life. He also became somewhat of a farmer, living on the Munger Farm in Muir with his family & mother-in law and later on the Sandborn Farm in Portland helping his former son-in-law during planting & harvesting season.
