Terry Lee Koehler was born on April 11, 1956, in Corpus Christi, Tx to Denton Ray “Buddy” and Mary (Kirchoff) Koehler. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday September 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
The Houston Astros lost a die-hard fan. Terry was amazing the way he could quote Stats on most any player on the team. He absolutely loved baseball and as a youth pitched, taking his team to the playoffs one game shy of the Little League World Series.
Terry spent 27 years working at Valero refinery both in Corpus and Houston. He was a team player in his job as well. His co-workers loved him, not just for his knowledge of baseball but also his knowledge of his job and willingness to share that knowledge.
Terry retired early so he could care for his parents in their aging years, this was time spent that he really enjoyed. Anyone who knows Terry knows his giving heart and his desire to care for others. Family meant everything to Terry, his love for his 3 sons, 7 grandchildren, who affectionately called his Papau (a name he was very proud of), and he loved his brother and sister very much.
Survivors of he and his former wife, Diane (Walker) Koehler, are sons Robert Dale and Ashley Koehler of Magnolia, Benjamin David and Linda Koehler of New Braunfels, Jonathan Duane and Elizabeth Koehler of Spring, and 7 grandchildren. Terry is also survived by his sister Diana Lynn Hughes of Gillett and brother Jeffrey Glenn and Judy Koehler of Seguin.
Terry is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5-7 pm at Massey Funeral Home in Yorktown, Tx. Funeral Service will begin at 10 am Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Massey Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Muehlbrad officiating. Interment to follow at Nordheim Cemetery.