Kenneth C. Koelz

Kenneth C. "Ken" Koelz, age 88 of Highland, IL, died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Legacy Place in Highland, IL. He was born March 01, 1929, in Highland, IL, the son of Charles and Mary (nee Abendroth) Koelz. On June 25, 1949, he married Marjorie L. "Marge" Mettler at the E & R Church in Grantfork, IL. She passed away on July 27, 2005. He was a member of Grantfork United Church of Christ. He was also a member of Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department. and a former member of Highland Lion's Club. Ken was born in Highland and grew up south of Highland on the family farm. After his marriage in 1949, he worked at Wick Organ in the Cabinet Shop. He later bought a farm north of Grantfork that he and his wife operated. They also ran Key Realty and Construction Company and Ken drove a fuel truck for Texaco. He and his wife wintered in Florida and moved to Orlando, FL, for several years before returning to Highland. While in Florida, he worked for Overhead Garage Door Company and did other construction jobs. Ken loved fishing, hunting and bowling. He was very active with the Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and liked doing wood crafts and carpentry work. Survivors include : Daughter - Vicky S. (Dwight) Rutz, Highland, IL Son - Rick C. Koelz, Chesterfield, MO Grandchild - Nic D. (Anne) Rutz, Breese, IL Grandchild - Dr. Matt A. (Dr. Ashley) Rutz, Indianapolis, IN Grandchild - Brooke M. (Nic) Parks, Columbia, MO Great Grandchild - Zander D. Rutz Great Grandchild - Breck G. Rutz Great Grandchild - Beckett M. Parks Nieces and Nephews - Many . He was preceded in death by : Father - Charles A. Koelz - Died 4/28/1975 Mother - Mary L. Koelz, nee Abendroth - Died 8/8/1977 Wife - Marjorie L. "Marge" Koelz - Died 7/27/2005 Brother - Calvin E. "Cally" Koelz - Died 10/25/2006 Brother - Leonard W. Koelz (Twin) - Died 2/16/2000 Sister - Lucille L. Plocher (Twin) - Died 12/23/1996 Brother - Melvin R. Koelz - Died 3/2/1980 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL . Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork, IL., with Rev. Tim A. Darmour-Paul officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions should be made to Grantfork United Church of Christ. They will be accepted at the church or mailed to Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home PO Box 187 Highland, IL 62249. All floral donations should be sent to the church.

Kenneth C. Koelz

March 1, 1929 - September 22, 2017