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James Macon Patton

Bob (and Susan) were wonderful friends to my parents through the firm and that friendship evolved into a wonderful friendship outside of the firm. I will cherish my memories of our friendship. Thanks Bob for helping me understand how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

George Schutzer

I had the pleasure of working with Bob for many years at Patton Boggs. Bob was the consummate gentlemen, respected for his excellent judgment and strong legal skills. He was friend who cared about his colleagues. He served as a mentor for many government contracts lawyers. As much as Bob was devoted to work, it was always clear that Susan was his true love. I enjoyed the time that Bob and Susan and Ellen and I spent together. I am glad that he made it to Florida for the last few years of his life even though we missed him at our informal PB alumni lunches. Susan: I am so sorry about your loss. You have lost an outstanding husband and a very special guy.

Paula Turner Sampsell

I had the pleasure of working for Bob at Patton Boggs & Blow in the 70’s and early 80’s. He was a joy to work with and shared many ha

Shaoul Aslan

Dear Susan, so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was a true gentleman and a principled human being. He was a great mentor to me when I first became a lawyer. I always valued his counsel.

Liz Dunn

Sending love and hugs...will share in person soon xoxoxo

Marcie Cedor

I met Bob at PB in 1985 and had only the highest respect for him. I worked directly under him from 1999 to 2010 as his Office Manager and really enjoyed working with him from day in and out. He always spoke so highly of his wife, Susan, and of his family. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Bob, you continue your passion of running those marathons in heaven and I will be cheering you on! All my love dear friend.

Robert "Bob" H. Koehler

2024-01-26

Robert Hughes (Bob) Koehler slipped peacefully from this life on January 26, 2024. Born in 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas, Bob earned his AB from Marquette University. He received his JD from the University of Kansas where he met his beloved wife of 56 years, Susan McMillin Koehler.
Upon graduation from law school, Bob served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the United States Army and volunteered for duty in Vietnam. After his military service, Bob joined the law firm Patton Boggs in Washington, DC. He quickly made Partner and remained with the firm for 41 years until he retired.
Always active on community and corporate boards, Bob was most proud to be on the Board of the USO of Metropolitan Washington where he served as President. Later Bob and his wife moved to Amelia Island.
A superb athlete, Bob ran 27 marathons. For many years he and Susan spent time hiking mountains: Kilimanjaro, the Himalayas, the Inca Trail and the Camino de Santiago. In Florida Bob became obsessed with pickleball and was a founding member of the Wicked Pickles.
Committed to his deep Catholic faith, Bob walked a path of unwavering conviction. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Cleo Belle. Bob leaves behind his wife Susan; sons, Christopher and Mark (Jill); grandchildren, Luke and Millie; brother, Jerome; nephew, Jerry and nieces, Kristen, Gretchen, Moira and Erica.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach. Bob will be interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. with Military Honors.
Donations in Bob’s honor can be made to Tunnel2Towers Foundation.

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