A. GRANT KOEHLER, 62, of Millcreek, Pa., was taken by the Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Nov. 1, 1946, the only child of the late Arnold and Marian Alban Koehler. Grant graduated from California High School in Whittier, Calif.

He was an equipment installer and supervisor with GTE and Verizon for 38 years, retiring in 2003. He also worked part time as a ski instructor and supervisor at Peek and Peak Resort for many years. He wintered in Green Valley with Alice and Robert Trimble.

Grant was a member of the Elks, USA Cycling Federation, the NRA, and the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America). He was an avid outdoorsman and elite athlete who enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, cycling, hiking and skiing to name a few. Those fortunate enough to have known him, recognized Grant as one of the kindest souls known who loved life, living each day to its fullest.

He will be sadly missed by his survivors including Rose Koehler, his wife of 38 years; daughters Rebecca (Joe) Dudenhoeffer of Erie, Pa., Michelle Koehler and her friend Jim Tyner of Las Vegas, Nev., Robin (Jack) Whittaker of London, England and Lisa (Steve) Searcy and their two children Megan and Colby of Las Vegas; as well as nephews Nicholas and Daniel Trimble and niece Paige Pietras.

Services were held in Pennsylvania.