Phyllis J. Koehler

Phyllis J. Koehler, age 77, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home in Upper Sandusky.

Phyllis was born on December 12, 1948 in Tiffin, Ohio, to Robert E. and Floy Jane (Houser) Creamer, both of whom are deceased. She once married to Don Norris, and then she married Terry Koehler on December 15, 1984, and he passed away on November 11, 2009.

She is survived by children: Jenny (Duane) Ham of Nevada, Laura Lewis of Upper Sandusky, Jeff (Shawana) Koehler of Marion, and Kristi (Bryan) Swartz of Upper Sandusky. 10 grandchildren, Dylan (Kenzie) Ham, Sydney Ham, Scott (Makayla) Lewis, Ashlee Lewis, Hannah (Noah) Draizen, Jeffrey Koehler, Xavier Koehler, Leland Koehler, Alyse Swartz and Braxton Swartz, along with 4 great grandchildren, Paislee, McKinlee, Weston, and Emersyn.

Phyllis is also survived by her sister in law and brother in laws, Sharon Huffman, Jan Creamer, Karen Koehler, Anna Koehler, and Allen (Brenda) Koehler

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Terry, and brothers, Carl and Robert.

Phyllis retired as a bookkeeper for Kimmel Cleaners after 33 years of service. Before that she had worked for Darys Newman at Newman Pontiac, and then Roger Henry and his trucking business.

She was an active member of the John Stewart Methodist Church, where she served the church in its many ministries.

Phyllis enjoyed reading, especially her bible, following the Cleveland Indians, and OSU basketball and football, and taking road trips to see family.

She will be remembered for her love of her family, especially her grandchildren.

Funeral services for Phyllis Koehler will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 30, 2026, at the John Stewart Methodist Church with Pastors Betsy Bowen, and Jon Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Thursday, from 5pm to 8pm at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home and 1 hour before service time, from 10:00am to 11:00am, at the church on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses and can be sent to Lucas Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH., 43351.