Harold J. Koebel, 86, of Naperville, IL since 1993 and previously of Western Pennsylvania died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born October 27, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Koebel began his career as a reporter for a daily newspaper in Columbus, Ohio and later went on to work in the insurance industry. While living and working in western Pennsylvania, he served as President of the Lower Burrell Rotary Club, President of the Chamber of Commerce and served on various insurance committees. While in Naperville, he was a member of the Naperville Philatelic Society and served on a postal advisory board. He is survived by one daughter, Jenny (Ed) Tufexis and two grandchildren, Joanna and James Tufexis, all of Naperville. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Virginia McGavran Koebel, who was raised in Cadiz, and by his parents, Joseph H. and Helen Koebel. Funeral services were held Monday, February 23, 2009 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz with Rev. R.J. Leek officiating. Burial was in Cadiz Union Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com
Service
Monday, February 23, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States
Service
Monday, February 23, 2009 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States