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Ronald Koehler

Death by Force
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Ronald Lee 'Ron' Koehler, aged 71, passed away on March 20, 2021, in Strafford, Missouri. Born on December 17, 1949, in Lebanon, Missouri, Ron was known for his friendly demeanor and deep faith. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for many years at Detroit Tool and Dye. Ron was married twice, first to Marilyn Louise Ball, with whom he had three children, and later to Linda (Reed) Hicks. He enjoyed retirement with Linda, traveling in their RV and planning a dream trip to Alaska....Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ronald Lee Ron Koehler

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Strafford

    MO

    2021-03-20

    71

    Ronald

    Koehler

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm struck by how this case highlights the tragic impact of unchecked emotions and mental health iss... ...Read More
    12/10/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about how Ron and Linda sat with Jesse and Tonya, probably just a day or tw... ...Read More
    07/10/2024
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