Jean A. KoherJean A. Koher, 97, of Syracuse, entered life on April 8, 1925, in South Bend, to Everett and Lena Monroe Ketring and began a new life at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.
She lived most of her life in the Syracuse area and graduated in 1943 from Syracuse High School. She married the love of her life, Christian F. “Chris” Koher Sr. on April 4, 1947, in Syracuse, and he preceded her on March 19, 1983.
She was totally committed to her family, of which she was entirely proud. She touched the lives of countless students as secretary of the Syracuse high school and junior high school. She was a member of the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse.
She is survived by daughter, Nancy (Lavone Miller) Shields, of Syracuse; son, Christian “J.R.” Koher Jr., of Syracuse; grandson, Jeff (Nicky) Shields, of Syracuse; two great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Joan Stoelting, of Syracuse.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Nancy Olivares.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 1413 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the church with Pastor Jim Tormey officiating. Burial will be in the Syracuse Cemetery. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be given to the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church.
