Kenneth Francis Koetter

Kenneth Francis Koetter passed from this earth on January 11, 2019 at the age of 94. Kenneth was born on December 6, 1924 in Windthorst, TX to Henry and Anna Koetter. He attended Windthorst Public Schools and graduated in 1942. Immediately after graduation, Kenneth entered the US Army and served his country in Europe during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned to Texas.

Kenneth began working for Southwestern Bell in 1947 and remained employed there for 38 years, working as a lineman, cable splicer, and switchman. He was recognized for having perfect attendance for 15 years. On August 27, 1954 Kenneth married Florence Evon Luig. They remained married for 64 years and raised six children together.

Kenneth was consistently a good and faithful servant to the Lord, our God, as well as to his family, his Church, and his community. He was unusually generous with his time, serving countless church and community causes, particularly those associated with his children. He served as president of the Telco Credit Union and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. Kenneth lived a long and productive life. He will be deeply missed by his family.

Kenneth was preceded in death by: sister Rosella; brothers Edwin and Virgil; and his son, Sydney Jay. He is survived by his wife Florence; five children: daughter Debra Tyler (Robert) from Houston, TX; son Greg Koetter (Teresa) from La Grange, TX; daughter Karrie Bajoras (Bill) from Hunstville, AL; son Kenny Koetter (Tara) from Norman, OK; and son Brandon Koetter (Darla) from Jenks, OK; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth will be held at 11:00 am on January 18th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst, TX.