Robert Randall Koelle

1, 2021. He was a graduate of Central High School in 1945 and received his BA from Penn State

University, in 1952. During college Bob joined the R.O.T.C program at State College and, after

brief service at the Pentagon, was shipped off to occupied Germany where he served as a

lieutenant in the US Army Signal Corps. When he returned, Bob joined his father’s in business at

Koelle Greenwood Ford located on Chelton Avenue in Germantown, Philadelphia. He worked

there many years until the retirement of his father Clifford, when he moved the business to

Chestnut Hill where he eventually sold the dealership and moved to Marco Island, Florida.

Bob was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and was a long-time member of Kiwanis and

Pastorius Clubs.

Bob spent the remaining years of his life surrounded by the things he loved most; his family, his

dogs, his boats, and his beloved Penn State football team. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife

“Peggy” Margaret and was involved in the local scene of his adopted hometown doing Meals On

Wheels and helping out with Kiwanis activities.

Preceded in death by his parents Clifford R. Koelle and Beatrice, and brother, Russell Koelle.

He is survived by his loving wife and husband of 60 years, Margaret; and sons, Stockton R.

Koelle and Robert L. Koelle; grandson, Thomas Koelle and granddaughters, Cassandra, Solene,

Emma, Georgia and friends.

Memorial services will be held at the family’s determination.

The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Hodges-

Josberger Funeral Home. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Kiwanis

International or SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].