Linda Koehler

Linda Lee Koehler, beloved wife of Larry Koehler, was called home on May 6, 2025. Linda was born in Lake City, MN, on June 26, 1947, to Emil and Helen Klein. She moved to the family farm in Millville, MN at the age of five. She attended school in a one-room rural school until the 4th grade, then attended Millville Public School. The family then moved to Rochester, MN where she attended Trinity Lutheran School (now RCLS) where she met Larry. Linda graduated in 1965 from John Marshall High. Linda married Robert Rasmussen in 1966 and later divorced. They had three children: Brian Rasmussen, Jacqueline (Todd) Corson, and Rebecca (Aaron) Denn. In 1980, Linda married Larry. He had two children, Christie (Randall) Johnson and Russell (Lynn) Koehler. They blended their two families together successfully, having many happy years together.

Linda worked beginning with being a nanny at the age of 16 in New York, as a waitress, property manager, and at the Mayo Clinic from 1989-2009, when she retired.

Linda enjoyed her church, drawing, painting, gardening, sewing, cooking, planning parties, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

Linda is survived by her 5 children, one brother, Charles Klein of Wabasha, MN, and one sister, Marcella Hoffman of Lake City, MN; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marilyn Smith, and a niece.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 6th Ave SW, Rochester, MN, with visitation one hour before the service at the church. Burial of her remains will be at the Preston MN State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Koehler family.