James A. Koeppel

He was born January 20, 1935 in Peoria to Roland and Bessie (Honold) Koeppel. They preceded him in death along with two brothers, Joseph and Roland Koeppel.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews.

During the Korean War Jim served his country in the United States Navy. Returning to Peoria he worked with his father in the family contracting business. For 35 years Jim was an employee of the City of Peoria, retiring in 1993 as the Director of Facilities. Following his retirement, he joined the sales team of Kallister Reality.

He was past president of Peoria City Beautiful, first secretary of the Peoria Historical Preservation Board, charter member of the American Institute of Plant Engineers, and a lifelong member of St. Ann and the former St. Boniface Catholic Church. Jim loved to travel and did just that throughout the world. His pride and joy was his garden and especially the more than 100 varieties of Dahlias he planted each year.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Jim’s life at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation at the Chapel beginning one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria.

You may visit James’s obituary online at www.davison-fulton.com