David Koehler, M.D., 89

David Koehler, M.D.

March 3, 1932 - July 5, 2021

Dave passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was raised in Polson and attended Montana State University and Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. Dave served his country as a Navy doctor. He then practiced medicine in California and spent 25 years on the staff of Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Ore.

Sailing, particularly wooden boats, was a passion. In his retirement he enjoyed building furniture and boats while managing Koehler's 7L Polled Hereford farm. Dave supported the Clackamas County Junior Livestock Auction for 42 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; daughters Lou Anna Koehler, Portland, and Celia Koehler; son-in-law Paul Blanchard, Seattle; and sister Karol Newgard, Polson.