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Bill Lee Koelsch
1944 2024

Bill Lee Koelsch

April 6, 1944 — December 25, 2024

Paola

Bill L Koelsch, age 80, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 25, 2024. Bill was a father to seven, grandfather to twenty-seven, and great-grandfather to seven. Bill’s legacy of love, service, and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. His love for his neighbors, friends, family, and his steadfast faith in Jesus will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. Bill was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Rita Koelsch. Surviving Bill are his children; Brian and wife Annie Koelsch, Diane and husband Mark Moser, Michael and wife Lori Koelsch, Kim and husband Blake Larson, David and wife Crystal Koelsch, Janet and husband Caleb Barnes, and Barbara and husband Daniel Anderson. 

Visitation will be held at 10am on December 31st followed by a celebration of life at 11am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Block, KS. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church-Block c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, KS 66071.

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Visitation

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Block Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

34868 Block Road, Paola, KS 66071

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Block Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

34868 Block Road, Paola, KS 66071

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