Corrine W. Koehler, age 80 of Glen Ullin, passed away on Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

The Funeral Service for Corrine will be held at 11:00am MT, Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin with Pastor Bob Edwards, officiating. Following the service cremation will take place.

Serving as casketbearers are Jerome, Ronald, Clayton, Jesse, and Nathan Koehler, Daphne Horton.

Corrine W. Rekow was born November 14, 1933 in Elgin, ND, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Wegner) Rekow. She was raised and educated in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School.

On July 12, 1952, Corrine was united in marriage to Clifford Koehler. They made their home on the Koehler family farm on the north shore of Lake Tschida for 53 years. They moved to Glen Ullin in 2006.

Corrine was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of fishing was well known. She had a talent for crocheting and knitting which she excelled at. Her loving hands made many Afghans, tablecloths, and fine crocheted items. She also enjoyed quilting and sewing. She also had a talent for cake decorating. She made many wedding cakes and always had a unique cake decorated for her grandchildren's birthdays.

Corrine loved to read. She read books from every avenue of life. Her thirst for knowledge was never ending. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed showing her grandchildren how to identify birds.

Surviving family members include her husband, Clifford Koehler, Glen Ullin, ND; son, Jerome, (Sheila) Koehler, Glen Ullin, ND; daughter, Daphne (Bruce) Horton, West Fargo, ND; son, Ronald Koehler, Fargo, ND; son, Clayton (Lynnae) Koehler, Bismarck, ND; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren; a sister, Sharon (Ronnie) Koenig, Elgin, ND; a brother, Vernon Rekow, Lower Brule, SD; and a brother-in-law, Willie Orth, Spearfish, SD.

Corrine was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elsie Rekow; brother, Carmen Rekow; a daughter-in-law, Barbara (Morin) Koehler; two sisters, Diane Rekow and Marlys Orth; a sister-in-law, Violet Rekow.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2:00 to 5:00pm MT at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin and on Thursday one hour prior to services at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.