KOEHLER, Rudy - AUGUST 1934 – 2021 Died peacefully on November 8, 2021 in Toronto with family by his side.
Loving husband of Rita for 66 years, proud father to Rudy Michael (Catherine Moffat), Tom (Maria Markos) and John.
Loving Opa to Rita (Michael), Andrea (Ezio), Stephen (Angela), Simon and Matthew.
Cherished great-grandfather to Julie, Kathleen, Lucas, Gabriel, Alex, Skylar and Sloan. An entrepreneur from a young age, Rudy became known and admired for his hard work, business acumen and philanthropy.
After arriving in Canada in 1956 with a young family from Germany, he began a 50 year career with an electrical supply manufacturer as a mechanic, eventually serving as President of Noma Industries.
He was an exceptional sailor, representing Canada in International Regattas.
Rudy was awarded the Order of Canada in 2016, and he and Rita generously supported numerous educational, cultural and health care institutions. He was a compassionate man who lived by his motto 'Love, Share and Give'.
Visitation will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, Toronto, on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow. Masks, proof of full vaccination status, and government issued ID are required for those 12 years and older in order to attend the indoor funeral services. Please leave time prior to the service to check-in.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the following are appreciated: North York General Foundation, The Toronto Foundation or The Stratford Festival.
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