Auburn – James R Koehl, 67 died Wednesday March 3, 2021 at his home in Auburn. He was born in Fort Wayne on April 22, 1953 to Robert A. and Gloria J (Kiefer) Jim worked for many years at Electric Motors and Specialty in Garrett. He was known as “Security” to all his neighbors. He patrolled the neighborhood with his faithful dog “Bud” on his golf car. Jim was a member of the DeKalb County Horseman’s Association. He enjoyed being around and helping with events. He served as club director for many years. Jim played Santa for a number of years and enjoyed riding in the Garrett Christmas Parade. Jim will be greatly missed by his “sixth sister” (as he often called her), Linda Schurr Carunchia and her husband Mark. Linda, Mark and their family have always been close and since Jim never really left the neighborhood he was always a constant in in their lives. They always knew he was there for them. Linda considered Jim her brother also and he was a terrific grandpa to her kids and grandkids. He married Margaret (Means) Custer on September 14, 1985 in Auburn and she passed away January 19, 2019. Surviving along with his dog Bud are 3 brothers and 5 sisters, Robert A Koehl Jr. of Canton, MI, Steven Edward Koehl of Geneva, IL, David Charles Koehl of Mishawaka, Beverly Ann Porter of Butler, Teresa Ann Thorne of Leo, Ruth Ann Reinhold of Garrett, Mary Esselburn of Fort Wayne and Dorothy Atkinson of New Haven. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, George Koehl and Donald Koehl and sister Laura Koehl. Services will be 10 AM Saturday March 6, 2021 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn. Burial will follow the service in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Auburn. Calling is 1 hour prior to the service from 9 to 10 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Masks and social distancing are required per the State Mandate. Memorials can be given in Jim’s name to the DeKalb County Horseman’s Association. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.